There are 5 ways to get from Beijing to Altay by plane, train, or car
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Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport
best- Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Altay Airport (AAT)plane PEK - AAT
6h 6m¥3,554–6,069Train
cheapest- Take the train from Beijing West Station to Ürümqitrain
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Karamaytrain
- Take the train from Karamay to Altaytrain
31h 4m¥389–1,012Drive 3,023.1 km
- Drive from Beijing to Altaycar 3,023.1 km
33h 43m¥2,555–3,690Train to Beijing Daxing International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Beijing West to Beijing Daxing Airporttrain
- Fly from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Altay Airport (AAT)plane PKX - AAT
6h 32m¥1,353–3,572Train to Tianjin Binhai, fly
- Take the train from Beijing South to Tianjin Stationtrain
- Fly from Tianjin Binhai (TSN) to Altay Airport (AAT)plane TSN - AAT
9h 1m¥1,576–4,110
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Altay Airport (AAT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Beijing to Altay is to train which costs ¥380 - ¥1100 and takes 31h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Beijing to Altay is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs ¥3500 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct train from Beijing station to Altay. However, there are services departing from Beijing West Station and arriving at Altay via Ürümqi and Karamay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 4m.
The distance between Beijing and Altay is 2459 km. The road distance is 3023.1 km.
The best way to get from Beijing to Altay without a car is to train which takes 31h 4m and costs ¥380 - ¥1100.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Beijing to Altay, including transfers.
Beijing to Altay train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Beijing West Station.
The best way to get from Beijing to Altay is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs ¥3500 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥380 - ¥1100 and takes 31h 4m.
Altay is 2h behind Beijing. It is currently 11:21 PM in Beijing and 9:21 PM in Altay.
Beijing to Altay train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Ürümqi station.
What companies run services between Beijing, China and Altay, China?
Air China, Sichuan Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Altay Airport (AAT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Beijing West Station to Altay via Ürümqi, Karamay, and Altay in around 31h 4m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Altay Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥4,700–10,000
Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Altay Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–8,000
Flights from Tianjin Binhai to Altay Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000–9,000
Flights from Tianjin Binhai to Altay Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥4,700–10,000
Train from Beijing West Station to Ürümqi
- Hard Seat
- ¥260–380
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥550–750
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥800–1,200
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Beijing to Altay is 3023 km. It takes approximately 33h 43m to drive from Beijing to Altay.
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