Ürümqi to Baku (URC–GYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
URC–GYD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,915 miles in approximately 4h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 5 | 738, 7M8 | 4h55-5h15 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · GYD: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 4:00 PM in Baku.
Chinese passport holders can apply for an eVisa through evisa.gov.az. The standard single-entry eVisa costs USD 26 (including a USD 3 service fee), allows stays up to 30 days, and processes in 3 business days. An urgent option at USD 51 processes within 3 hours. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the visa expiry date.
The ASAN Visa system is straightforward. Upload a passport scan, a photo, and fill in the form. The approved eVisa arrives by email. Print it before departure. Azerbaijan also offers the option to apply through its embassies in Beijing for multi-entry visas. Transit without a visa is allowed for up to 24 hours at Baku airport if you hold a confirmed onward ticket.
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–GYD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from URC to GYD
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
URC to GYD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to GYD ranges from 4 hours 55 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,915 miles (3,081 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via CGO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.