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How to get fromYili to Almatyby plane, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Yili to Almaty by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Yining Airport (YIN) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane YIN - ALA
    2h 10m
    $68–294

  2. Drive, train

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Yili to Altynkolcar car
    2. Take the train from Altynkol to Almaty 1train train 885Х
    8h 48m
    $20–27

  3. Drive 431.6 km

    1. Drive from Yili to Almatycar car 431.6 km
    4h 41m
    $55–79

  4. Drive, train via Central Stadium

    1. Drive from Yili to Altynkolcar car
    2. Take the train from Altynkol to Almaty 1train train 885Х
    8h 54m
    $20–27

  5. Drive, train via Auezov Theater

    1. Drive from Yili to Altynkolcar car
    2. Take the train from Altynkol to Almaty 1train train 885Х
    8h 55m
    $20–27

  6. Drive, train #2

    1. Drive from Yili to Altynkolcar car
    2. Take the train from Altynkol to Almaty 1train train 885Х
    9h 10m
    $23–34

Yining Airport (YIN) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Yili to Almaty.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 376.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Yili, China and Almaty, Kazakhstan?

Flyr flies from Yining Airport (YIN) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) 4 times a week.

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