There are 5 ways to get from Astana to Urumqi Airport (URC) by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)plane NQZ - URC
5h 7m¥902–2,203Train, drive
cheapest- Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Dostyktrain
- Drive from Dostyk to Jinghe Southcar
- Take the train from Jinghe South to Ürümqitrain
36h 34m¥359–572Bus
- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ürümqibus М102
27h 10m¥495–501Drive 1,697.9 km
- Drive from Astana to Urumqi Airport (URC)car 1,697.9 km
21h 52m¥1,439–2,078Bus via Karaganda
- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Karagandy Bus stationbus А100 / ...
- Take the bus from Karagandy Bus station to Ürümqibus 113
46h 19m¥482–566
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Astana to Urumqi Airport (URC) is to train and drive which costs ¥350 - ¥600 and takes 36h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Astana to Urumqi Airport (URC) is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs ¥900 - ¥2200.
No, there is no direct bus from Astana station to Urumqi Airport (URC). However, there are services departing from Saparzhai bus station and arriving at Ürümqi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 10m.
The distance between Astana and Urumqi Airport (URC) is 1458 km. The road distance is 1697.9 km.
The best way to get from Astana to Urumqi Airport (URC) without a car is to bus which takes 27h 10m and costs ¥495 - ¥505.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Astana to Urumqi Airport (URC), including transfers.
Astana to Urumqi Airport (URC) bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Saparzhai bus station.
The best way to get from Astana to Urumqi Airport (URC) is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs ¥900 - ¥2200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥495 - ¥505 and takes 27h 10m.
Astana to Urumqi Airport (URC) bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Ürümqi station.
Urumqi Airport (URC) is 1h ahead of Astana. It is currently 3:23 PM in Astana and 4:23 PM in Urumqi Airport (URC).
What companies run services between Astana, Kazakhstan and Urumqi Airport (URC), China?
Flyr, China Southern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal operates a bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ürümqi once a week. Tickets cost ¥471 and the journey takes 27h.
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥750–2,600
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport via Almaty
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,600
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥500–3,600
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥750–2,600
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥500–2,000
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Dostyk
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥120–250
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ¥180–250
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- ¥120–180
Train from Jinghe South to Ürümqi
- Adult - second class
- ¥130–190
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ürümqi
- Ave. Duration
- 27h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥471
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Karagandy Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥45
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Website
- Karagandy Bus Terminal
Bus from Karagandy Bus station to Ürümqi
- Ave. Duration
- 40h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥412
- Website
- Karagandy Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Karagandy Bus Terminal
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Astana to Urumqi Airport (URC) is 1698 km. It takes approximately 21h 52m to drive from Astana to Urumqi Airport (URC).
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