There are 4 ways to get from Ili to Altay by plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Yining Airport (YIN) to Altay Airport (AAT)plane YIN - AAT
1h 47m¥699–4,262Train
cheapest- Take the train from Yining to Kuituntrain Yining
- Take the train from Kuitun to Altaytrain
18h 18m¥158–372Drive 884 km
- Drive from Ili to Altaycar 884 km
10h 4m¥743–1,074Train via Yining East
- Take the train from Yining East to Kuituntrain Yining
- Take the train from Kuitun to Altaytrain
20h 28m¥166–337
Yining Airport (YIN) to Altay Airport (AAT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ili to Altay is to train via Yining East which costs ¥160 - ¥340 and takes 20h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Ili to Altay is to fly which takes 1h 47m and costs ¥700 - ¥4300.
No, there is no direct train from Ili to Altay. However, there are services departing from Yining and arriving at Altay via Kuitun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 18m.
The distance between Ili and Altay is 691 km. The road distance is 884 km.
The best way to get from Ili to Altay without a car is to train which takes 18h 18m and costs ¥150 - ¥380.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Ili to Altay, including transfers.
Ili to Altay train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Yining station.
The best way to get from Ili to Altay is to fly which takes 1h 47m and costs ¥700 - ¥4300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥150 - ¥380 and takes 18h 18m.
Ili to Altay train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Kuitun station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ili to Altay is 884 km. It takes approximately 10h 4m to drive from Ili to Altay.
What companies run services between Ili, China and Altay, China?
China Express Airlines and Chengdu fly from Yining Airport (YIN) to Altay Airport (AAT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ili to Altay via Yining, Kuitun, and Altay in around 18h 18m.
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Yining Airport to Altay Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–4,200
- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Yining Airport to Altay Airport via Tacheng
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–4,300
Train from Yining to Kuitun
- Adult - second class
- ¥120–170
Train from Yining to Kuitun
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard sleeper
- ¥90–130
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
Train from Yining East to Kuitun
- Hard Seat
- ¥40–60
- Hard sleeper
- ¥85–120
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
- Phone
- +86 010-12306
- Website
- China Railways
Train from Kuitun to Altay
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–130
- Schedules at
- China Railways
Train from Kuitun to Altay
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–130
- Schedules at
- China Railways
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