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)plane XIY - AAT
6h 13m¥1,157–5,586Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xi'an to Ürümqitrain
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Kuituntrain
- Take the train from Kuitun to Altaytrain
41h 47m¥372–947Drive 2,767.2 km
- Drive from Xi'an to Altaycar 2,767.2 km
31h 28m¥2,428–3,506Train via Yinchuan
- Take the train from Xian North to Yinchuantrain
- Take the train from Yinchuan to Ürümqitrain
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Karamaytrain
- Take the train from Karamay to Altaytrain
45h 35m¥567–1,041
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 ¥370 - ¥950 and takes 41h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Altay is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs ¥1100 - ¥6000.
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 ¥370 - ¥950.
It takes approximately 6h 13m 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 13m and costs ¥1100 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥370 - ¥950 and takes 41h 47m.
Altay is 2h behind Xi'an. It is currently 10:08 PM in Xi'an and 8:08 PM 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 three other airlines fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Altay Airport (AAT) 5 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.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Altay Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–6,500
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Altay Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–7,000
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Altay Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–7,000
- Website
- airchangan.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Altay Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–5,500
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Altay Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–6,500
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Altay Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–10,000
Train from Ürümqi to Kuitun
- Adult - second class
- ¥75–110
Train from Ürümqi to Kuitun
- Hard Seat
- ¥30–45
- Hard sleeper
- ¥65–95
- Soft sleeper
- ¥110–150
Train from Ürümqi to Karamay
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard sleeper
- ¥90–130
- Soft sleeper
- ¥140–190
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
- ¥45–110
- 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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