There are 4 ways to get from Xi'an to Altay by plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Altay Airport (AAT)XIY - AAT
6h 18m¥1,257–6,086Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xi'an to Ürümqi
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Kuitun
- Take the train from Kuitun to Altay
41h 47m¥457–637Drive 2,767.2 km
- Drive from Xi'an to Altay2,767.2 km
31h 28m¥2,466–3,562Train via Yinchuan
- Take the train from Xian North to Yinchuan
- Take the train from Yinchuan to Ürümqi
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Karamay
- Take the train from Karamay to Altay
45h 35m¥582–1,051
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Altay Airport (AAT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Altay is to train which costs ¥450 - ¥650 and takes 41h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Altay is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs ¥1200 - ¥6500.
The distance between Xi'an and Altay is 2312 km. The road distance is 2767.2 km.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Altay without a car is to train which takes 41h 47m and costs ¥450 - ¥650.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Xi'an to Altay, including transfers.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Altay is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs ¥1200 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥450 - ¥650 and takes 41h 47m.
Altay is 2h behind Xi'an. It is currently 3:23 AM in Xi'an and 1:23 AM in Altay.
Yes, the driving distance between Xi'an to Altay is 2767 km. It takes approximately 31h 28m to drive from Xi'an to Altay.
There are three+ hotels available in Altay.
What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Altay, China?
Chang An Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Altay Airport (AAT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Xi'an to Altay via Xi'an, Ürümqi, Kuitun, and Altay in around 41h 47m.
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- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Altay Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–9,000
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Altay Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–11,000
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Altay Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–11,000
- Website
- airchangan.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Altay Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–6,000
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Altay Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–9,000
Train from Xi'an to Ürümqi
Train from Ürümqi to Kuitun
Train from Ürümqi to Kuitun
Train from Ürümqi to Karamay
Train from Ürümqi to Kuitun
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–130
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥45–70
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥100–130
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥170–220
Train from Yinchuan to Ürümqi
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥170–430
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥170–260
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥360–430
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥550–700
Train from Ürümqi to Karamay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–150
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥55–85
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥120–150
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥200–250
- Phone
- +86 010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Kuitun to Altay
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥60–140
- Schedules at
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Karamay to Altay
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥50–120
- Schedules at
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Xian North to Yinchuan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥270–300
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥450–490
- Business Class Seat
- ¥650–950
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