Ürümqi to Tashkent (URC–TAS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
URC–TAS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 942 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 4 | 7M8 | 1h | – | SkyTeam | – |
| HY Uzbekistan Airways | 4 | 763 | 2h55 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China | 3 | 738 | 3h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · TAS: +05
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 5:00 PM in Tashkent.
Chinese passport holders enter Uzbekistan visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement effective June 1, 2025. Total stays cannot exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. The exemption covers tourism, business, family visits, and transit. Accommodation must be registered within 24 hours of arrival through the E-mehmon system.
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–TAS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from URC to TAS
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Tashkent International Airport (TAS) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, China Southern Airlines and Uzbekistan Airways. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
URC to TAS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to TAS ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 942 miles (1,516 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via GYD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.