Non-stop flights to Altay (AAT)
Altay Airport is a medium sized airport in China. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 24 domestic flights to Altay.
Altay is mainly known for its nature.
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All direct flights to Altay Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Altay Best time to visit Altay Business Class flights First Class flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 737 flights arriving at Altay Airport, which are 175 flights per week or 25 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Altay are routes from Yining (YIN) in China and Bole (BPL), also in China. These two routes together are operated 142 times this month, and make up for 19% of all monthly arrivals at Altay Airport.
The longest flight to Altay AAT is departing from Guangzhou (CAN). This non-stop flight takes around 5 hours and 20 minutes and covers a distance of 2,178 miles (3,505 km).
List of all direct flights to Altay
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Altay, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Altay.
Airlines flying to Altay
Currently, there are 10 airlines that fly to Altay. Most flights to Altay are operated by Chengdu Airlines, as they connect 11 airports to AAT. That’s around 2 times as much as China Southern, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Altay. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all AAT flights:
What is the best time to visit Altay?
🌳 🍂 Warm Continental
Warm Continental destinations such as Altay 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.
If you're planning a trip to Altay, 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!
Business class flights to Altay
There are 13 airports that have flights to Altay in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to AAT are listed below:
First class flights to Altay
If you are looking for a luxurious flight, there's a total of 8 airports to choose from that have flights to AAT in First Class.
International flights to Altay
Currently there are no international flights to Altay. The only flights to Altay are domestic flights within China. To get to Altay from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Shanghai or Guangzhou.
Domestic flights to Altay
Flights from China to Altay
There are lots of domestic flights to Altay (AAT). 24 airports in China have direct flights to the airport.
From Aksu and Alaer, you can fly with Chengdu Airlines.
From Beijing, you can fly non-stop to Altay with Air China (Star Alliance).
From Beijing Daxing, the only airline with direct flights is China Southern.
From Bole, you can fly non-stop with Chengdu Airlines or China Express. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From Changchun and Jilin City, you can fly non-stop to Altay with China Southern. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
From Chengdu, you can fly non-stop with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or Sichuan Airlines.
From Guangzhou, you can fly non-stop with 9 Air or China Southern.
From Hami City, you can fly non-stop with Chengdu Airlines or China Express. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From Harbin, the only airline with direct flights is China Southern. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From Hotan and Kashgar, all direct flights to Altay are operated by Chengdu Airlines.
From Kuqa, direct flights are offered by China Express. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From Lanzhou, you can fly non-stop with 9 Air or Spring Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From Qitai, you can fly non-stop to Altay with Chengdu Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From Shanghai, you can fly non-stop with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or China Southern.
From Shanghai, direct flights are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From Shihezi, you can fly non-stop with Chengdu Airlines or China Express. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From Trat and Turpan, you can fly with Chengdu Airlines.
From Urumqi, you can fly non-stop with China Southern or Tianjin Airlines.
From Xi'an, the only airline with direct flights is China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From Yinchuan, direct flights are offered by Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From Yining, you can fly non-stop with Chengdu Airlines or China Express. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
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Alternative airports near Altay
Flying to an alternative airport near Altay could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Altay (AAT) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Burqin (KJI) and Fuyun County (FYN).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Altay?
There is 1 airport in Altay: Altay Airport (AAT).
What is the best airport to fly into Altay?
The most convenient airport to fly into Altay is Altay Airport (AAT).
How many airlines fly to Altay?
There are 10 airlines flying to Altay from 24 airports around the world, as of June 2026.
Which airlines fly to Altay?
Chengdu Airlines, China Southern and China Express operate most flights to Altay. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Altay?
Star Alliance and SkyTeam are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Altay.
How many nonstop flights are there to Altay?
There are roughly 737 flights arriving at Altay every month (or 175 flights each week), from a total of 24 airports - all within China.
What is the official name of Altay Airport?
The official name of Altay Airport is Altay Airport.
What is the airport code of Altay Airport?
The airport code of Altay Airport is AAT.
What are the most popular flights to Altay?
Yining, Bole and Urumqi are the 3 most popular routes to Altay. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Altay, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Altay?
| Yining to Altay | 1h 20m |
| Bole to Altay | 1h 10m |
| Urumqi to Altay | 1h 20m |
| Shihezi to Altay | 1h |
| Hami City to Altay | 1h 15m |
