Ili (Yining / Ghulja) to Almaty (YIN–ALA) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
URC Ürümqi 4h 5m 3UCZGS → CZKC Ürümqi (URC) to Almaty flights
PEK Beijing 11h 41m CAZH → CACZKC Beijing (PEK) to Almaty flights
PKX Beijing 14h 33m 3UCZ → CZKC Beijing (PKX) to Almaty flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 15h 20m 3UEU → 3U Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Almaty flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 15h 43m 3U9CMU → CZKC Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Almaty flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 18h 25m HOMU → CZKCMU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Almaty flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Ili (Yining / Ghulja) to Almaty
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between YIN and ALA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Almaty (ALA) Almaty to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YIN to ALA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
URC ~4h 5m PEK ~11h 41m PKX ~14h 33m CTU ~15h 20m XIY ~15h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
312
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Almaty is 1 hour behind Ili (Yining / Ghulja).
YIN: +06 · ALA: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Ili (Yining / Ghulja), it's 5:00 PM in Almaty.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

YIN–ALA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ili (Yining / Ghulja) to Almaty route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YIN
Full nameYining Airport
IATA / ICAOYIN / ZWYN
TimezoneAsia/Kashgar
Destination: ALA
Full nameAlmaty International Airport
IATA / ICAOALA / UAAA
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation2,234 ft / 681 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YIN to ALA flights.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ürümqi Tianshan, Beijing Capital and Beijing Daxing.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ALA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Almaty is 1 hour behind Ili (Yining / Ghulja).
Yes, return flights from ALA to YIN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ürümqi Tianshan, Beijing Capital and Beijing Daxing. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.