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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Almaty Airport to Urumqi Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 257 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Urumqi.213 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Sat, 24 Oct.Return flight with FlyArystan.Outbound indirect flight with FlyArystan, departs from Almaty on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound indirect flight with FlyArystan, departs from Urumqi on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From 213 €, select.

Urumqi.214 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with FlyArystan.Outbound indirect flight with FlyArystan, departs from Almaty on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound indirect flight with FlyArystan, departs from Urumqi on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From 214 €, select.

Urumqi.230 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug, returning Fri, 28 Aug.Return flight with FlyArystan.Outbound indirect flight with FlyArystan, departs from Almaty on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound indirect flight with FlyArystan, departs from Urumqi on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From 230 €, select.

Urumqi.255 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with FlyArystan and Scat Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with FlyArystan, departs from Almaty on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Urumqi on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From 255 €, select.

Urumqi.257 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jul, returning Tue, 21 Jul.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Almaty on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Urumqi on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From 257 €, select.

Urumqi.261 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Fri, 7 Aug.Return flight with FlyArystan.Outbound indirect flight with FlyArystan, departs from Almaty on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound indirect flight with FlyArystan, departs from Urumqi on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From 261 €, select.

Urumqi.262 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Scat Airlines and FlyArystan.Outbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Almaty on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound indirect flight with FlyArystan, departs from Urumqi on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From 262 €, select.

Urumqi.262 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Jul, returning Mon, 10 Aug.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Almaty on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Urumqi on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From 262 €, select.

Urumqi.262 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Air Astana.Outbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Almaty on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Urumqi on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From 262 €, select.

Urumqi.263 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Thu, 17 Dec.Return flight with Air Astana.Outbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Almaty on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Urumqi on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From 263 €, select.

Urumqi.263 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Sun, 11 Oct.Return flight with Air Astana.Outbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Almaty on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Urumqi on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From 263 €, select.

Urumqi.266 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct, returning Tue, 27 Oct.Return flight with Air Astana.Outbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Almaty on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Urumqi on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From 266 €, select.

Urumqi.267 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Aug, returning Sat, 15 Aug.Return flight with Air Astana.Outbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Almaty on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Urumqi on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From 267 €, select.

Urumqi.270 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun, returning Sat, 4 Jul.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Almaty on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Urumqi on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From 270 €, select.

Urumqi.281 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Dec, returning Thu, 7 Jan.Return flight with Air Astana.Outbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Almaty on Sat, 26 Dec, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Urumqi on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From 281 €, select.

Urumqi.282 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Air Astana.Outbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Almaty on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Urumqi.Inbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Urumqi on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From 282 €, select.

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Almaty to Urumqi: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	213 €
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	1 hr, 44 mins
Most popular airline	China Southern
Average flights per week	37

Finding cheap flights from Almaty to Urumqi: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Almaty to Urumqi?

The best price we found for a return flight from Almaty to Urumqi is 213 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

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

1 hour and 44 minutes is the average flight time from Almaty to Urumqi.

Which airlines fly direct from Almaty to Urumqi?

China Southern and Air Astana fly direct from Almaty to Urumqi.

How many flights are there a week from Almaty to Urumqi?

As of June 2026, there are 46 flights per week flying from Almaty to Urumqi.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Almaty to Urumqi?

The cheapest month to fly from Almaty to Urumqi is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Almaty Airport to Urumqi Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Almaty Airport to Urumqi Airport on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Almaty Airport to Urumqi Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Urumqi?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Urumqi but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Urumqi?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Urumqi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Almaty Airport to Urumqi with?

Currently, FlyArystan and China Southern offer the cheapest flight tickets to Urumqi.

Travelling from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Urumqi Airport (URC): what you need to know

Jump on a direct flight from Almaty Airport to Urumqi Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Urumqi is three hours ahead of Almaty and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Every week, there are 20 Almaty Airport to Urumqi Airport flights. If you want to be on board as early as possible, opt for the 06:40 Air Astana flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 20:50 with China Southern Airlines.
To ensure you get on your ALA to URC flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flying into Urumqi (and then discovering more of China!) is a cinch with China Southern. This popular airline has direct flights from Almaty Airport to Urumqi Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with China Southern on this route.
With a dependable 84.62% of services arriving as scheduled, FlyArystan is the most punctual carrier for ALA to URC flights.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Almaty Airport to Urumqi Airport. Many passengers pass through Beijing Daxing Airport when flying between ALA and URC.

How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Urumqi Airport (URC)

The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Almaty Airport to Urumqi Airport flight is 98 €. A return fare right now is 213 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from ALA to URC, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Almaty Airport to Urumqi Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)

When it comes to the on-time performance of Almaty Airport, 71% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Almaty Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Almaty. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near ALA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Almaty Airport to Urumqi Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:

Arriving at Urumqi Airport (URC)

The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Almaty Airport to Urumqi Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near URC instead:

When to fly to Urumqi Airport (URC)

July is the most popular month for flights from Almaty Airport to Urumqi Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Urumqi in March.
When reserving your flight from Almaty Airport to Urumqi Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Urumqi, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -21ºC (-6ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ALA to URC sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of China

Urumqi is just the beginning of what China offers. Head onward to Shihezi, which is about 137 kilometres away to the north-west. From Manasihe to Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Military Reclamation Museum - Xintonghang Y-11 Aircraft, there's plenty to see and do in this fascinating city.
Any journey through China isn't complete without visiting Karamay. Karamay Sunshine Water World and Heiyou Mountain are just two of the highlights in this well-known destination, which is around 290 kilometres north-west of Urumqi.