Search Flights from Urumqi to Almaty

Quick Flight Summary from Urumqi to Almaty

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    C$ 232
  • Direct flight duration 2 hour
  • Direct airlines Air Astana
  • Arrival airports ALA
  • Best days to book Sunday, Monday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    C$ 229

Cheapest flights from Urumqi to Almaty

Cheapest Direct Flight

China Southern Airlines

China Southern Airlines
23 Aug, Sun09:05
Urumqi – Almaty
2h
Non-stop
URCALA
Shortest Flight

China Southern Airlines

China Southern Airlines
20 Aug, Thu20:30
Urumqi – Almaty
1h 50m
Non-stop
URCALA

China Southern Airlines

China Southern Airlines
13 Aug, Thu20:30
Urumqi – Almaty
1h 50m
Non-stop
URCALA

China Southern Airlines

China Southern Airlines
14 Aug, Fri20:30
Urumqi – Almaty
1h 50m
Non-stop
URCALA

China Southern Airlines

China Southern Airlines
15 Aug, Sat20:30
Urumqi – Almaty
1h 50m
Non-stop
URCALA

China Southern Airlines

China Southern Airlines
17 Aug, Mon20:30
Urumqi – Almaty
1h 50m
Non-stop
URCALA

China Southern Airlines

China Southern Airlines
19 Aug, Wed20:30
Urumqi – Almaty
1h 50m
Non-stop
URCALA

China Southern Airlines

China Southern Airlines
21 Aug, Fri20:30
Urumqi – Almaty
1h 50m
Non-stop
URCALA

Scat Airlines

Scat Airlines
27 Aug, Thu02:30
Urumqi – Almaty
7h 40m
1 stop
URCALA

Last update: 09 August 2026 00:40

Direct flights from Urumqi to Almaty

Air Astana

Estimated Prices for Urumqi to Almaty Flights

Cheapest Day20 August Thursday
Best Price
C$ 232
Average Price
C$ 293
C$ 360
C$ 232
09Sun
Aug
10Mon
C$ 337
11Tue
C$ 351
12Wed
C$ 234
13Thu
C$ 360
14Fri
15Sat
C$ 234
16Sun
17Mon
18Tue
C$ 303
19Wed
C$ 232
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Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Urumqi City Center

Urumqi Diwopu Intl. Airport

You can get to the airport by using the buses operating from the early hours in the morning till the late hours in the evening. Taxis and shuttle buses stand out as the fastest transportation options. You can easily find a taxi in the city center or use the shuttle buses that have stops at certain points of the city.

Taxi

Taxis which apply different day and night tariffs take you to go to the airport in about 20 minutes. If you need to go to the airport at late hours, you should reserve a taxi in advance because there is no other transportation at night.

Bus

Buses carry passengers to the airport by departing from the two terminals located in Urumqi. You can use the bus routes 21 and 57 for the travel lasting approximately 45 minutes. The buses operate between 7:30 am and 11:30 pm.

Shuttle Bus

If you choose to use the shuttle buses which operate less frequently than the buses but on the other hand offer a faster transportation to the airport, you can get on the buses from China Southern Hotel located in Hong Shan from 07:30 am to 11:30 pm.

Airport Information

At Urumqi Diwopu Airport, which has three terminal buildings, the services offered to passengers are generally found in terminal buildings 2 and 3. In these two-layered terminal buildings, there is a first aid room and a health center in order to respond to emergencies.

At the airport, which has also wheelchair service for providing convenience to the disabled, there are many services such as dressing rooms, large waiting halls, lost-and-found offices, check rooms and an area where you can send faxes or take printouts.

In addition to these services, passengers can taste the delicious foods in Tian Yuan Restaurant and Street Restaurant located in terminals 2 and 3. These restaurants offer delicacies from the rich world cuisine. The airport, which also hosts a hotel having 178 rooms and a restaurant, is built on a very large area.

Transportation to Almaty City Center from Airport

Almaty Intl. Airport

There are not many alternatives to travel between Almaty Airport and the city center in Almaty, where there is not heavy traffic flow. Almaty Airport occupies an important place in the transportation thanks to its international terminal at which you can satisfy your needs before and after your flight and easily make your flights.

You don’t have many options to reach the city center from Almaty Airport, which is 18 kilometers away from Almaty city center; however, it is possible to reach the city center quickly thanks to low traffic flow in the city. You can go to the city center by taking a taxi or renting a car. Parking lots for private cars are also available at the airport.

Taxi

Taxi is the most convenient option you can use to reach the city center from Almaty Airport. You can get to the city center in a short time by taking a taxi you can get at the airport as soon as your plane lands. The fact that there is not traffic congestion in the city also means that you can go quickly to the city center.

Rent a car

Another option to reach the city center is to rent a car. You can go to the city center comfortably by driving the car you rent from the car rental offices at Almaty Airport. You can rent a car with or without a driver and deliver it to car rental offices in the city center. You can visit the airport’s website to find out the car rental companies you can choose from.

Almaty Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Saturday
8 Aug
Cloudy
34°19°
Today
Sunday
9 Aug
Cloudy
34°20°
Monday
10 Aug
Cloudy
34°25°
Tuesday
11 Aug
Clear
35°24°
Wednesday
12 Aug
Clear
38°23°

More Information About Almaty

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Urumqi-Almaty flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Urumqi-Almaty flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Urumqi-Almaty flights, you can use Ürümqi Diwopu Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Almaty Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Urumqi-Almaty is 863 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 40 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Urumqi-Almaty flights is Tuesday.
Air Astana organizes direct flights between Urumqi-Almaty.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Scat Airlines starts from approximately C$ 232.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Air Astana
C$ 292
1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours)
Scat Airlines
C$ 232
1 piece X 10 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / No changes allowed / No Refund
FlyArystan
C$ 246
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (56×23×36 cm)
China Southern Airlines
C$ 353
1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 20 kg checked baggage / Paid Change / Partial Refund

Last update: 28.07.2026

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