Ürümqi to Shymkent (URC–CIT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
URC–CIT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SCAT leads the route. The flight covers 912 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DV SCAT | 2 | 738 | 2h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · CIT: +05
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 5:00 PM in Shymkent.
Chinese passport holders enter Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. For stays exceeding 30 days, registration with migration authorities or a visa is required.
Airport shuttle buses (Line 1 and Line 2) connect the city centre and major hotels to the airport in 30–40 minutes for CNY 20–30. The airport is 16 km northwest of downtown Ürümqi. DiDi and taxis from the city centre cost CNY 40–70 depending on traffic.Driving via the Airport Expressway takes 20–30 minutes in normal conditions. Note that Ürümqi operates on Beijing Standard Time (UTC+8) despite being geographically closer to UTC+6; actual local solar time is significantly behind the clock, which affects early morning departures especially.
URC–CIT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from URC to CIT
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT) are connected by nonstop service from SCAT. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
URC to CIT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to CIT is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 912 miles (1,468 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Almaty, Nursultan Nazarbayev and Zhengzhou Xinzheng. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.