Ürümqi to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) (URC–YIN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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URC–YIN is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Grant Aviation and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 306 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 28 | 738, 7M8 | 1h20-1h30 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| GS Grant Aviation Also: HU | 14 | 320, E90 | 1h05-1h30 | – | – | HU |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 32N | 1h24 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| QW Qingdao Airlines Also: 3U | 0 | – | – | – | – | 3U |
| UQ Urumqi Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ili (Yining / Ghulja) from Ürümqi
| Metric | URC→YIN | TLQ→YIN | KRL→YIN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from URC | – | 102 mi | 173 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 87 | 7 | 10 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 35m | 1h 5m |
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · YIN: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 6:00 PM in Ili (Yining / Ghulja).
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–YIN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from URC to YIN
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Yining Airport (YIN) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, Grant Aviation, China Eastern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and Urumqi Air. With 87 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
URC to YIN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to YIN is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 306 miles (492 km). There are approximately 87 weekly flights outbound and 79 return, totaling 166 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fuyun Koktokay, Aral Tarim and Aksu Hongqipo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Turpan (TLQ) and Korla (KRL).