There are 4 ways to get from Altay to Ili by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Altay Airport (AAT) to Yining Airport (YIN)AAT - YIN
1h 37m¥439–2,359Train
- Take the train from Altay to Kuitun
- Take the train from Kuitun to YiningUrumqi
18h 21mDrive 987 km
- Drive from Altay to Ili987 km
10h¥880–1,270Train via Yining East
- Take the train from Altay to Kuitun
- Take the train from Kuitun to Yining EastYining
20h 25m
Altay Airport (AAT) to Yining Airport (YIN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altay to Ili is to drive which costs ¥850 - ¥1300 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Altay to Ili is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs ¥430 - ¥2400.
The distance between Altay and Ili is 691 km. The road distance is 987 km.
The best way to get from Altay to Ili without a car is to train which takes 18h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Altay to Ili, including transfers.
The best way to get from Altay to Ili is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs ¥430 - ¥2400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 18h 21m.
Yes, the driving distance between Altay to Ili is 987 km. It takes approximately 10h to drive from Altay to Ili.
There are 14+ hotels available in Ili.
What companies run services between Altay, China and Ili, China?
Chengdu and China Express Airlines fly from Altay Airport (AAT) to Yining Airport (YIN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Altay to Ili via Altay, Kuitun, and Yining in around 18h 21m.
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- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Altay Airport to Yining Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥390–2,300
Flights from Altay Airport to Yining Airport via Tacheng
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥400–2,400
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Altay Airport to Yining Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥390–2,300
- Phone
- +86 010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Altay to Kuitun
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥60–140
- Schedules at
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Kuitun to Yining
Train from Kuitun to Yining
Train from Kuitun to Yining East
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