Ili (Yining / Ghulja) to Ürümqi (YIN–URC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
YIN–URC 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 | 25 | 738 | 1h10-1h25 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| GS Grant Aviation Also: HU | 10 | 320, E90 | 1h15-1h20 | – | – | HU |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 32N | 1h15 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| QW Qingdao Airlines Also: 3U | 0 | – | – | – | – | 3U |
| UQ Urumqi Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ürümqi from Ili (Yining / Ghulja)
| Metric | YIN→URC | BPL→URC | NLT→URC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YIN | – | 81 mi | 109 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 85 | 19 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 5m | 1h 5m |
Travel Essentials
YIN: +06 · URC: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Ili (Yining / Ghulja), it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi.
Airport shuttle buses depart from outside arrivals to the city centre for CNY 20–30 and take 30–40 minutes. Taxis and DiDi queue outside the terminal; fares to downtown are CNY 40–70. The terminal has a taxi dispatch system; queue at the designated stand rather than accepting offers from touts.Ürümqi is a domestic hub for flights across Xinjiang; connections to Kashgar (KHG), Hotan (HTN), and other regional cities are frequent. Rental cars are available, but international driving permits may be required; verify current regulations before booking.
Semi-arid continental climate with extreme seasonal variation. Winters (November–March) are severe and prolonged at −15 to −5°C with heavy snowfall, ice, and persistent cold that regularly causes de-icing delays and ground stops. Ürümqi is one of the most continentally extreme climates of any major airport in the world.
Summers (June–August) are hot and dry at 28–36°C with low humidity and excellent visibility. Spring sandstorms can reduce airport visibility significantly. Autumn is brief. Pack serious cold-weather gear for winter travel. Temperatures occasionally drop below −25°C.
YIN–URC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YIN to URC
Yining Airport (YIN) and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, Grant Aviation, China Eastern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and Urumqi Air. With 85 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YIN to URC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YIN to URC is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 306 miles (492 km). There are approximately 85 weekly flights outbound and 89 return, totaling 174 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kuqa Qiuci, Tacheng Qianquan and Korla Licheng. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bole (BPL), Xinyuan (NLT) and Aksu (Onsu) (AKU).