There are 4 ways to get from Almaty to Urumqi Airport (URC) by plane, train, car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)plane ALA - URC
4h 14m¥950–1,600Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus 412
19h 10m¥142–425Train, drive
- Take the train from Almaty 1 to Kerimagashtrain
- Drive from Kerimagash to Yiningcar
- Take the train from Yining to Ürümqitrain
14h 53m¥383–548Drive 970.2 km
- Drive from Almaty to Urumqi Airport (URC)car 970.2 km
9h 53m¥822–1,187
Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Urumqi Airport (URC) is to bus which costs ¥140 - ¥430 and takes 19h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Almaty to Urumqi Airport (URC) is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs ¥950 - ¥1600.
No, there is no direct bus from Almaty station to Urumqi Airport (URC). However, there are services departing from Almaty Sayran Bus Station and arriving at Ürümqi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.
The distance between Almaty and Urumqi Airport (URC) is 858 km. The road distance is 970.2 km.
The best way to get from Almaty to Urumqi Airport (URC) without a car is to bus which takes 19h 10m and costs ¥140 - ¥430.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Almaty to Urumqi Airport (URC), including transfers.
Almaty to Urumqi Airport (URC) bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, depart from Almaty Sayran Bus Station.
The best way to get from Almaty to Urumqi Airport (URC) is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs ¥950 - ¥1600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥140 - ¥430 and takes 19h 10m.
Almaty to Urumqi Airport (URC) bus services, operated by Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal, arrive at Ürümqi station.
Urumqi Airport (URC) is 1h ahead of Almaty. It is currently 11:20 PM in Almaty and 12:20 AM in Urumqi Airport (URC).
What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Urumqi Airport (URC), China?
China Southern Airlines and Air Astana fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal operates a bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqi twice daily. Tickets cost ¥110–400 and the journey takes 19h.
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,900
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,900
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 1 to Kerimagash
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥32
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Yining to Ürümqi
- Adult - second class
- ¥190–270
- Phone
- +7 727 396-70-63
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqi
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥110–400
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Urumqi Airport (URC) is 970 km. It takes approximately 9h 53m to drive from Almaty to Urumqi Airport (URC).
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