Flying from Aksu Airport (AKU) to Urumqi Airport (URC): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Aksu Airport to Urumqi Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Aksu and Urumqi are both in the UTC+8 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
There are 54 Aksu Airport to Urumqi Airport flights each week.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your AKU to URC flight.
Flying during a peak time like December? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Aksu Airport to Urumqi Airport, so getting to Urumqi (and then seeing more of China!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to travel with China Southern on this route.
With 65.99% of its services arriving as planned, China Southern is the most punctual carrier operating AKU to URC flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Aksu Airport to Urumqi Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between AKU and URC include:
Yining Airport
Alaer Talimu Airport
Bole Alashankou Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Aksu Airport (AKU) to Urumqi Airport (URC)
$85 is currently the best price for a one-way Aksu Airport to Urumqi Airport flight. Return flights start at $172. These prices may change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from AKU to URC if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Aksu Airport to Urumqi Airport.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Aksu Airport to Urumqi Airport.
Handy information about Aksu Airport (AKU)
You'll find AKU at S209.
67% of flights leaving from Aksu Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Aksu Airport from central Aksu, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near AKU? If you're catching an early flight from Aksu Airport to Urumqi Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Urumqi Airport (URC)
Consider staying in a hotel close to URC if you have a late Aksu Airport to Urumqi Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Urumqi Airport (URC) to central Urumqi
You'll find URC at Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.
Urumqi Airport is roughly 16 kilometers from the center of Urumqi. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Urumqi Airport (URC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Aksu Airport to Urumqi Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Urumqi in March.
Lock in your flight from Aksu Airport to Urumqi Airport for July if you'd like to explore Urumqi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -21ºC (-6ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AKU to URC sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
See the best of Urumqi, then set your sights on other exciting places in China. Travel north-west to Shihezi, around 137 kilometers away. Manasihe and Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Military Reclamation Museum - Xintonghang Y-11 Aircraft should be on your itinerary here.
Make your way 290 kilometers north-west from Urumqi and you'll be in Karamay, another notable stop in China. Your trip isn't complete without exploring Karamay Sunshine Water World and Heiyou Mountain.
