Flying from Urumqi Airport (URC) to Aksu Airport (AKU): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Urumqi Airport to Aksu Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Urumqi and Aksu share the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
There are 54 Urumqi Airport to Aksu Airport flights each week to choose from.
To ensure you get on your URC to AKU flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You can fly nonstop to Aksu, China. Prepare for takeoff with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Urumqi Airport to Aksu Airport:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with China Southern on this route.
With 72.15% of its services landing as planned, China Southern is the most punctual carrier offering URC to AKU flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Urumqi Airport (URC) to Aksu Airport (AKU)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Urumqi Airport to Aksu Airport flight is 77 €. A return plane ticket is currently 141 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from URC to AKU if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Urumqi Airport to Aksu Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from URC to AKU by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Urumqi Airport to Aksu Airport.
Handy information about Urumqi Airport (URC)
URC is located at Airport Expressway Entrance & Wuchang Hwy.
66% of flights that take off from Urumqi Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Urumqi Airport from central Urumqi, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Urumqi Airport to Aksu Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to URC:
Arriving at Aksu Airport (AKU)
If you're landing on a late Urumqi Airport to Aksu Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near AKU:
Getting from Aksu Airport (AKU) to central Aksu
The address for AKU is S209.
Aksu Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Aksu. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Aksu Airport (AKU)
The quietest month for a flight from Urumqi Airport to Aksu Airport is March, while December is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Aksu based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Urumqi Airport to Aksu Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Aksu, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from URC to AKU in January. Average temperatures are between -16ºC (3ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF) then.
