Search Flights from Urumqi to Almaty

Quick Flight Summary from Urumqi to Almaty

  • Lowest recent price
    $164
  • Direct flight duration 1 hour 50 min
  • Arrival airports ALA
  • Best days to book Thursday, Monday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $174

Cheapest flights from Urumqi to Almaty

Shortest Flight

Scat Airlines

Scat Airlines
10 Dec, Thu
Urumqi – Almaty
6h 15m
1 stop
URC–ALA

Scat Airlines

Scat Airlines
14 Dec, Mon
Urumqi – Almaty
6h 15m
1 stop
URC–ALA

Scat Airlines

Scat Airlines
26 Nov, Thu
Urumqi – Almaty
6h 15m
1 stop
URC–ALA

Scat Airlines

Scat Airlines
27 Nov, Fri
Urumqi – Almaty
6h 25m
1 stop
URC–ALA

Scat Airlines

Scat Airlines
30 Nov, Mon
Urumqi – Almaty
6h 15m
1 stop
URC–ALA

Scat Airlines

Scat Airlines
7 Dec, Mon
Urumqi – Almaty
6h 15m
1 stop
URC–ALA

Scat Airlines

Scat Airlines
11 Dec, Fri
Urumqi – Almaty
6h 25m
1 stop
URC–ALA

Scat Airlines

Scat Airlines
19 Nov, Thu
Urumqi – Almaty
6h 15m
1 stop
URC–ALA

Scat Airlines

Scat Airlines
20 Nov, Fri
Urumqi – Almaty
6h 25m
1 stop
URC–ALA

Last update: 30 October 2026 21:06

Estimated Prices for Urumqi to Almaty Flights

Cheapest Day26 November Thursday
Best Price
$165
Average Price
$236
$589
$165
$437
31Sat
Oct
$589
01Sun
Nov
$360
02Mon
$230
03Tue
$240
04Wed
$199
05Thu
$230
06Fri
$240
07Sat
$230
08Sun
$166
09Mon
$230
10Tue
$240
11Wed
$166
12Thu
$230
13Fri
$195
15Sun
$166
16Mon
$230
17Tue
$240
18Wed
$166
19Thu
$166
20Fri
$240
21Sat
$230
22Sun
$230
24Tue
$240
25Wed
$165
26Thu
$165
27Fri
$240
28Sat
$165
30Mon
$230
01Tue
Dec
$215
02Wed

Key Features of the Airlines

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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

Today
Friday
30 Oct
Clear
12°4°
Saturday
31 Oct
Fog
13°2°
Sunday
1 Nov
Clear
12°3°
Monday
2 Nov
Fog
16°4°
Tuesday
3 Nov
Fog
16°3°

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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 straight-line distance between Urumqi and Almaty is about 863 km. According to Wingie flight data, direct Urumqi – Almaty flights took about 1 hour 50 minutes in the last 30 days.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Urumqi-Almaty flights is Sunday.
Scat Airlines, China Southern Airlines 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 $152.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Air Astana
$201
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage
Scat Airlines
$152
No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece X 10 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage
FlyArystan
$159
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (56×23×36 cm)
China Southern Airlines
$231
Paid Change / Partial Refund / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece checked baggage

Last update: 18.10.2026

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