Direct flights from Almaty to Urumqi

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Almaty

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan

ALA

Almaty International Airport

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Urumqi

China

China

URC

Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport

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Distance
522 miles  ·  (840 km)
Flight time
1 hour and 50 minutes
Airlines
  • Air Astana
  • China Southern
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Airbus A320-100/200
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800

Almaty to Urumqi Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Almaty to Urumqi. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from ALA to URC, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

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Best time to visit Urumqi

What is the best time to visit Urumqi?

🌳 🍂  Warm Continental

Warm Continental destinations such as Urumqi enjoy summer temperatures that fluctuate between 20°C and 28°C (68°F to 82°F), with some heatwaves leading to even hotter days. Winters are mostly cold and snowy, with average temperatures ranging from -5°C to 0°C (23°F to 32°F). Travelers can enjoy the vibrant autumn scenery, ski during the winter season, or enjoy the comfortable to warm summer months.

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If you're planning a trip to Urumqi, the best time to visit is from late spring through the end of summer, when the weather is pleasantly warm from May to August. Winters can be quite cold, with frost occurring almost every month from November to March and regular snowfall. This makes the mountainous regions perfect for winter sports, offering great opportunities for a winter getaway as well!

Airlines flying from Almaty to Urumqi

Airline-specific flight schedules from Almaty to Urumqi

In total there are 2 airlines operating nonstop flights from Almaty ALA to Urumqi URC. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Air Astana
Air Astana flight schedulefrom Almaty to Urumqi

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China Southern
China Southern flight schedulefrom Almaty to Urumqi

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Almaty to Urumqi Flights

Flights from ALA to URC are operated 21 times a week, with an average of 3 flights per day. Departure times vary between 06:40 - 20:50. The earliest flight departs at 06:40, the last flight departs at 20:50. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Almaty to Urumqi takes 1 hour and 50 minutes. The flight distance between Almaty and Urumqi is 522 miles (or 840 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Urumqi?

There is 1 airport in Urumqi: Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC).

How many flights per week are there from ALA to URC?

There are 21 flights per week flying from Almaty to Urumqi (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Almaty to Urumqi?

1 hour and 50 minutes is the average flight time from Almaty to Urumqi.

How far is Urumqi from Almaty?

The distance from Almaty to Urumqi is 522 miles (840 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from ALA airport to URC airport?

Air Astana and China Southern are flying nonstop from Almaty to Urumqi.

What alliances have direct flights from Almaty to Urumqi?

There are no alliances flying direct from Almaty to Urumqi at the moment.

What classes are available from Almaty to Urumqi?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Almaty to Urumqi?

Aircraft types that fly from Almaty to Urumqi:

  • Airbus A320-100/200
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800

What is the earliest flight departing from Almaty to Urumqi?

The earliest flight departs at 06:40 from Almaty and arrives at 11:25 at Urumqi.

What is the latest flight available from Almaty to Urumqi?

The latest flight departs at 20:50 from Almaty and arrives at 01:30 at Urumqi.

Popular flights from Almaty via Urumqi

Non-stop flights from ALA to URC

522 miles (840 km)  ·  1h 50m

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1 passenger
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