Flying from Altay Airport (AAT) to Urumqi Airport (URC): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Altay Airport to Urumqi Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Altay and Urumqi follow the same timezone, UTC+8.
Each week, there are 21 Altay Airport to Urumqi Airport flights. If you prefer to take off early, go for the 09:25 China Southern Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 22:35 with China Southern Airlines.
To ensure you get on your AAT to URC flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
China Southern is your ticket to exploring Urumqi (and perhaps some other exciting parts of China!). Check out the direct flights from Altay Airport to Urumqi Airport offered by this popular airline.
China Southern is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
China Southern is the most punctual carrier that operates AAT to URC flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Altay Airport to Urumqi Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AAT and URC:
Beijing Daxing Airport
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport
Korla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Altay Airport (AAT) to Urumqi Airport (URC)
$177 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Altay Airport to Urumqi Airport flight. A return flight starts at $421. These fares can change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from AAT to URC, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Altay Airport to Urumqi Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Altay Airport (AAT)
The address for AAT is Chafei Section.
Of the departures from Altay Airport, 70% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Altay Airport from central Altay, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near AAT? If you've booked an early flight from Altay Airport to Urumqi Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Urumqi Airport (URC)
If you're arriving on a late Altay Airport to Urumqi Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near URC:
When to fly to Urumqi Airport (URC)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Altay Airport to Urumqi Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Urumqi. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Altay Airport to Urumqi Airport for July if you want to explore Urumqi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from AAT to URC in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -21ºC (-6ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
While Urumqi is an excellent introduction to China, more adventures await you in Shihezi. Located about 137 kilometres to the north-west, this exciting city has loads of things to see and do, including Manasihe and Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Military Reclamation Museum - Xintonghang Y-11 Aircraft.
Have time for another stop? Journey to Karamay. It's about 290 kilometres north-west of Urumqi and is known for highlights including Karamay Sunshine Water World and Heiyou Mountain.
