Korla Airport
Korla Airport is the second biggest airport in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
Location: It is located in Xinier Town, Weili County, southwest of Korla City, Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and has a distance of 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) to downtown area.
Terminal Building: With an area of 25,000 square meters (29,900 square yards), Korla Airport Terminal is a two-storey building with 20 check-in counters and 9 security check channels.
Air China (CA), China Southern Airlines (CZ), China Eastern Airlines (MU), China Express Airlines (G5), Shandong Airlines (SC), Tianjin Airlines (GS), Hebei Airlines (NS), West Air (PN), Shenzhen Airlines (ZH), 9 Air (AQ), Xiamen Air (MF), Jiangxi Air (RY), Sichuan Airlines (3U)
Passengers can take flights to 36 domestic cities from Korla including Aksu, Altay, Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Changsha, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hotan, Kumul, Hohhot, Hangzhou, Kashgar, Karamay, Lanzhou, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shijiazhuang, Turpan, Tianjin, Urumqi, Wuhan, Xi’an, Xining…
If passengers want to get there by taxi, they spend about 25 minutes and cost CNY 30 to CNY 40 in general.
Nursing Room is located in the waiting lounge of second floor. In the Arrivals Hall, there are lockers to change clothes. Also, passengers can eat and buy some specialties in the terminal building.
First Class Lounge: After passing security check, go to second floor by the escalator on the right hand. Passengers can reading, use WIFI, watch TV and enjoy drinks in it.
Special Transfer Service:
1. Free Accommodation: Passengers can apply for a hotel room for one night free of charge as long as the connecting time is within three days. The hotel is in the airport and provides airport pick-up and drop-off service.
2. For transit passengers, there is no need for them to go through security check and check in luggage again. Besides, they can deposit their hand baggage for free in the Transit Hall.
3. Discount: When shopping or eating in dedicated shops in the terminal, they can enjoy a twenty percent discount. Besides, passengers can have a discount of twenty percent when they book the tour routes of dedicated travel agency.
4. Korla Airport has set designated check-in counters in the Transit Hall and the staff help passengers with all the procedures. Also, there is waiting lounge specially set for transfer passengers where has massage chairs, books, charge interfaces, water, and WIFI.
Korla Airport Code: KRL
Location: It is located in Xinier Town, Weili County, southwest of Korla City, Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and has a distance of 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) to downtown area. Terminal Building: With an area of 25,000 square meters (29,900 square yards), Korla Airport Terminal is a two-storey building with 20 check-in counters and 9 security check channels.Airlines of Korla Airport
Flights Schedule of Korla Airport
| Destinations | Frequency (weekly) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Aksu | 3 on each Mon. Wed. Fri. & Sun. 1 on each Tue. Thu. & Sat. | 1h 5 minutes |
| Beijing | 5 on each Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. & Sat. 6 on each Sun. | 3h 55 minutes/ 5h 35 minutes/ 8h 45 minutes/ 9h 15 minutes/ 12h 35 minutes/ 13h 50 minutes |
| Chengdu | 6 on each Mon. Tue. Sat. & Sun. 5 on each Wed. Fri. 7 on each Thu. | 3h 55 minutes/ 5h 50 minutes/ 7h 30 minutes/ 9h |
| Chongqing | 2 on each Mon. Tue. Wed. Fri. Sat. & Sun. 1 on each Thu. | 3h 50 minutes |
| Guangzhou | 5 on each Mon. Wed. & Sun. 2 on each Tue. Thu. & Sat. 6 on each Fri. | 6h 50 minutes/ 9h 30 minutes 12h 45 minutes/ 13h 30 minutes 14h 45 minutes |
| Hohhot | 3 on each Mon. Wed. Fri. & Sun. 2 on each Tue. Thu. & Sat. | 7h 50 minutes/11h / 15h 10 minutes |
| Hangzhou | 6 on each Mon. Wed. & Sun. 2 on each Tue. Thu. & Sat. 5 on each Fri. | 10h / 12h/ 13h 10 minutes 14h 25 minutes/ 15h 25 minutes |
| Lanzhou | 2 on each day | 2h 30 minutes/ 3h 10 minutes |
| Shanghai | 6 on each Mon. Wed. Fri. & Sun. 1 on each Tue. 2 on each Thu. & Sat. | 7h 15 minutes/ 8h 50 minutes/ 14h 35 minutes/ 15h 30 minutes/ 18h 45 minutes |
| Urumqi | 7 on each Mon. & Wed. 4 on each Tue. & Sat. 3 no each Thu. 6 on each Fri. & Sun. | 55 minutes |
| Xi’an | 7 on each day | 3h 10 minutes/ 6h/ 7h 35 minutes/ 9h 20 minutes |
| Xining | 1 on each day | 2h 20 minutes |
How to Travel between Korla Airport and Downtown Korla
Airport Shuttle Bus: Airport – North Railway Station
| Airport – North Railway Station | North Railway Station – Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Time | 09:40 to 00:30 next day | 06:30 to 24:00 |
| Route | Airport – Nanhuan Gas Station – Nanhuan Market – Jiade Huayuan Community – Yuanlin Hotel – Municipal Procuratorate – Youzheng Building – Municipal Tax Bureau – Tahe Administration – Gonghang Building – Peacock Sports Park – Bazhou Stadium – Bazhou People’s Hospital – Bank of Communications – Bazhou Coach Station – Fire Brigade – North Railway Station | |
| Frequency | About 30 minutes | |
| Duration | About 45 minutes | |
| Ticket Fare | CNY 10/person | |
Taxi
Taxi Reference from Korla Airport
| Destination | Fare | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korla Railway Station | CNY 35 - 45 | 30 minutes |
| Tian’e River Scenic Area | CNY 35 - 45 | 35 minutes |
| Iron Gate Pass | CNY 65 - 80 | 1h 10 minutes |
| Bosten Lake | CNY 110 - 125 | 1h 30 minutes |
Airport Services and Facilities of Korla Airport
Nursing Room is located in the waiting lounge of second floor. In the Arrivals Hall, there are lockers to change clothes. Also, passengers can eat and buy some specialties in the terminal building. First Class Lounge: After passing security check, go to second floor by the escalator on the right hand. Passengers can reading, use WIFI, watch TV and enjoy drinks in it. Special Transfer Service:1. Free Accommodation: Passengers can apply for a hotel room for one night free of charge as long as the connecting time is within three days. The hotel is in the airport and provides airport pick-up and drop-off service.
2. For transit passengers, there is no need for them to go through security check and check in luggage again. Besides, they can deposit their hand baggage for free in the Transit Hall.
3. Discount: When shopping or eating in dedicated shops in the terminal, they can enjoy a twenty percent discount. Besides, passengers can have a discount of twenty percent when they book the tour routes of dedicated travel agency.
4. Korla Airport has set designated check-in counters in the Transit Hall and the staff help passengers with all the procedures. Also, there is waiting lounge specially set for transfer passengers where has massage chairs, books, charge interfaces, water, and WIFI.
- Last updated on Mar. 11, 2022 -