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How long does it take to travel from Almaty to Ürümqi?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Almaty and Ürümqi takes around 1.7 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Almaty and Ürümqi?

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The flight distance between Almaty and Ürümqi is 842 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Almaty and Ürümqi?

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Several carriers operate flights between Almaty and Ürümqi. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air Astana, China Southern Airlines.

Question 4

What airports are near Almaty?

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The main airport in Almaty is Almaty International. It is also served by Almaty International, Manas International, Taldykorgan.

Question 5

What airports are near Ürümqi?

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The main airport in Ürümqi is Ürümqi Diwopu International. It is also served by Ürümqi Diwopu International, Shihezi Huayuan, Turpan Jiaohe.

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Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Almaty and Ürümqi?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Almaty and Ürümqi thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Almaty and Ürümqi can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

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What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Almaty and Ürümqi?

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Currently, you can fly between Almaty and Ürümqi with China Southern Airlines, Air Astana, Uzbekistan Airways, FlyArystan, Hainan Airlines.

Question 9

When's the best time to travel between Almaty and Ürümqi?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Almaty and Ürümqi, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Almaty and Ürümqi?

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Traveling between Almaty and Ürümqi, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

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How many airports are there near Almaty?

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There are a number of airports in and around Almaty. The main one is Almaty International and other nearby airports include Almaty International, Manas International, Taldykorgan

Question 12

How many airports are there near Ürümqi?

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There are a number of airports in and around Ürümqi. The main one is Ürümqi Diwopu International and other nearby airports include Ürümqi Diwopu International, Shihezi Huayuan, Turpan Jiaohe.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Almaty and Ürümqi depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Almaty, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

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What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Almaty and Ürümqi arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Ürümqi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Almaty and Ürümqi depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Almaty, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Almaty and Ürümqi arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Ürümqi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£143
Nonstop flights in April	£143 – £193
Most popular airline	China Southern Airlines

Airline	Mon 08.04	Tue 09.04	Wed 10.04	Thu 11.04	Fri 12.04	Sat 13.04	Sun 14.04
China Southern Airlines	1	2	1	2	1	2	2
Air Astana	---	1	---	---	---	1	1

Airline	Mon 15.04	Tue 16.04	Wed 17.04	Thu 18.04	Fri 19.04	Sat 20.04	Sun 21.04
China Southern Airlines	1	2	1	2	1	2	1
Air Astana	---	1	---	---	---	1	1

Airline	Mon 22.04	Tue 23.04	Wed 24.04	Thu 25.04	Fri 26.04	Sat 27.04	Sun 28.04
China Southern Airlines	1	2	1	2	1	2	1
Air Astana	---	1	---	---	---	1	1

Airline	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05	Sun 05.05
China Southern Airlines	1	2	1	2	1	2	1
Air Astana	---	1	---	---	---	1	1

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes	No
Air Astana	KZR	KC	Yes	0 0
Uzbekistan Airways	UZB	HY	Yes	0 0
FlyArystan	KZR	ARYSTAN	Yes	Opens 240 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Hainan Airlines	CHH	HU	Yes	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	-5°C	-13°C
February	-2°C	-11°C
March	6°C	-2°C
April	16°C	6°C
May	21°C	11°C
June	26°C	16°C
July	29°C	19°C
August	28°C	18°C
September	22°C	12°C
October	14°C	4°C
November	4°C	-4°C
December	-3°C	-11°C