Airports near Akto
KHG・HQL・QSZ
What airports are closest to Akto?
Kashgar Laining International Airport (KHG) is the primary arrival hub for the region, located 44.2147 km from Akto, where a taxi can complete the transfer in approximately 20 minutes. Tashkurgan Khunjerab Airport (HQL) serves the distant mountain region 174.9095 km from the center, with local taxi services reaching the town in about 20 minutes. Finally, Shache Yarkant Airport (QSZ) is situated 139.3866 km from Akto, where a private car or taxi provides a comfortable connection taking roughly 30 minutes. Travelers should note that while Kashgar offers the most direct flight connections, those arriving at the more remote airports like Tashkurgan may require pre-arranged transport due to the limited public infrastructure in these high-altitude border areas. Each of these airports serves distinct parts of the Xinjiang autonomous region, and your choice should depend on your specific itinerary within the Pamir and desert regions. and book hotels in Akto
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Airports near Akto: KHG, HQL and QSZ.
Airports Near Akto: Key Information
Number of airports in Akto
0
Closest airport to the city center
Kashgar Laining International Airport (KHG)
Distance
44.2 km
Fastest arrival time
20 minutes - 30 minutes
Airport with the cheapest transport
Kashgar Laining International Airport (KHG)
Compare domestic and international airports near Akto.
Kashgar Laining International Airport
Distance: 44.2 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Airport Express Bus
Cheapest
40 minutes - 50 minutes
CNY 10
Budget
Official Taxi
Fastest
20 minutes - 30 minutes
CNY 30-50
Comfort
Private Transfer
25 minutes - 35 minutes
CNY 200-300
Balanced
Tashkurgan Khunjerab Airport
Distance: 174.9 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Local Taxi
Fastest
20 minutes - 30 minutes
CNY 30-50
Comfort
Hotel Transfer
25 minutes - 35 minutes
CNY 50-80
Balanced
Walking
Cheapest
3 hours - 4 hours
Budget
Shache Yarkant Airport
Distance: 139.4 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Shache City Taxi
Fastest
30 minutes - 40 minutes
CNY 60-80
Comfort
Airport Express Bus
Cheapest
45 minutes - 1 hour
CNY 15-20
Budget
Private Car Service
30 minutes - 40 minutes
CNY 150-300
Balanced
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Airport Guide
Compare 3 airports near Akto
Choosing the right arrival point for your journey to Akto involves weighing distance against regional connectivity. None of the listed airports are within Akto city itself; they serve neighboring cities in the Xinjiang region. Kashgar Laining International Airport (KHG) is the most significant hub, offering the best domestic and international flight links and efficient taxi services into Kashgar, which acts as the major transit point for reaching Akto. Tashkurgan Khunjerab Airport (HQL) serves the high-altitude region of Tashkurgan and is a more specialized, remote arrival point primarily suited for travelers focusing on the Pamir Plateau. Shache Yarkant Airport (QSZ) operates as a secondary domestic hub in the Shache area. For most travelers, landing in Kashgar provides the smoothest transition due to its robust infrastructure and established long-distance bus or private vehicle options to Akto. While other airports may offer closer proximity to specific mountain tourist sites, they lack the comprehensive transport networks found at the Kashgar hub. Always verify local travel permit requirements before your arrival in these border-proximate regions.
Flights to Akto
Urumqi to Kashgar Laining International Airport
Urumqi to Tashkurgan Khunjerab Airport
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Hotels near Akto airport
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20 Reviews
Akto|131.62km from city center
The service was excellent. The owner took us to the best viewpoint of Eighteen Arhats Peak that evening, and the next morning he took us to the Eye of the Sun, where we could experience the crater up close. 👏
The cleanliness was good. 👌 They had heaters, which was a thoughtful touch. 👍
Breakfast was provided, and the noodle soup was delicious. 🫰FromUS$27
28 Reviews
Akto|37.81km from city center
I highly recommend ”Moonlit Village B&B”! This stay truly exceeded my expectations! The fruit trees and wooden gazebo in the courtyard were incredibly soothing, and the air was filled with the fresh scent of grass and trees. Sitting in the gazebo, enjoying the breeze and sunshine, I felt completely relaxed. The rooms were clean and tidy, the beds were soft and fluffy, and the washroom was impeccably maintained – the attention to detail was impeccable. The owner and service were also very attentive, making me feel completely at home. I will definitely choose this place again next time! Five stars – a must-visit!FromUS$20
Outstanding51 Reviews
Akto|92.08km from city center
Such a good accommodation near Baisha Lake is really surprising. No matter how windy it is outside, the house is very quiet. The oxygen generator, electric heating, electric blankets are available. The breakfast is also very rich. The main reason is that the scenery on the north bank is beautiful. The store manager introduced a few little-known shooting points. Great! The Croat boys are very enthusiastic, afraid that I will help with my luggage and send it to the room. Tomorrow, I will go to Muji Volcano on the way. If the weather is good, I can also take a reflection on the north bank of Baisha Lake. Drinking coffee in the yard of this homestay to enjoy the whiteness of Gonggel Snow Mountain and Baisha Mountain, the blue lake of Baisha Lake and the blue sky of the blue sky, cozy!FromUS$83
99 Reviews
Akto|110km from city center
When the day arrived, it was evening, and I could watch the sunset and the snow-capped mountains. The scenery was good. I also upgraded the room type. It was directly opposite the snow-capped mountains. The sunset scenery in the evening was very beautiful. The hotel equipment was a little frozen the next day and there was no water. It was also very troublesome, but the service attitude was very good. I also gave a solution. The air conditioner in my room is still ok. It is not cold at night. The other room of my friend has been changed twice. The air conditioner is still not strong. In addition, she has some high reactions. It is also very tossing all night. This season, I still pay more attention to some warm measures. After all, the altitude is 3000+. Safety first, others are very good, have the opportunity to punch in, I hope the hotel facilities can be upgraded some 😊FromUS$122
749 Reviews
Akto|101.41km from city center
The room was small, barely enough room to turn around, and there was no place to put your belongings. Parking was convenient, and it was close to the scenic area. Cleanliness was acceptable, but facilities were average.
Breakfast was provided but was also average. The breakfast restaurant is a restaurant where you can order à la carte in the evening; the cold-water fish was delicious.
The view from the entrance was nice in the morning.FromUS$44
Family friendly
Excellent133 Reviews
Akto|112.18km from city center
The most satisfying and unexpected surprise of this trip! First, the room was incredibly warm with floor heating, air conditioning, and a fan heater. They also have diffused oxygen to prevent altitude sickness. The location is excellent, directly facing a row of snow-capped mountains. I even managed to photograph the entire Milky Way at night. Their cat, 412, is also adorable, smart, and very affectionate. This is the first time I've ever felt compelled to write such a detailed positive review!FromUS$88
14 Reviews
Akto|144.97km from city center
塔吉克民宿體驗超棒！一踏入民宿，就被濃郁的塔吉克族風情包圍雕花門窗，每處細節都藏着主人的用心。房間乾淨整潔，暖色調燈光搭配民族紋樣的床品，躺下就像鑽進了温柔的懷抱～老闆一家簡直太熱情！清晨會端來剛烤好的饢和熱奶茶，笑着教我們用民族語説“謝謝”。傍晚圍坐小院，聽他們彈起鷹笛，講雪山下的故事，煙火氣裏滿是真誠。早餐是免費提供的，包含塔吉克奶茶，雞蛋🥚，饢，很好喝位置也很絕，周邊還有杏花樹，核桃樹，推開窗就能望見美麗的風景，出門走幾步就是清澈的河流，晚上躺在露台看銀河，安靜得能聽見自己的心跳，還聽到小鳥的嘰嘰喳喳的美妙的聲音～來這兒住，不僅是睡了一晚，更是把塔吉克族的温暖和浪漫，都收進了旅途的回憶裏～強烈推薦！✨#服務很好FromUS$25
62 Reviews
Akto|146.65km from city center
It's a seasonal price. This room only costs 200 or 300 yuan in ordinary cities. Now it's really 1,280 yuan. As soon as I entered the room, I asked the waiter to change all the bedding because there were obvious stains on it. The most interesting thing is that I ordered a ”cucumber peel and preserved egg soup” in the restaurant downstairs. The cucumber is cucumber peel and preserved egg. Should it be understood as ”cucumber peel and egg soup”, egg = preserved egg?FromUS$21
Outstanding288 Reviews
Akto|92.63km from city center
The scenery, the location, and the service are all superb – I can only say it's perfect. Staying by the lake, so close to Baisha Lake, I was treated to breathtaking views from morning till night. To get to the boardwalk, hotel guests don't need to buy tickets. The only downside is the limited number of restaurants within walking distance, but this is a tourist area, and Baisha Lake is quite windy and at a high altitude, frankly not ideal for long-term human habitation. Creating such excellent conditions is truly remarkable. The room had an oxygen concentrator, the snacks were of good quality, and the service was excellent – they were always there for me. Breakfast was plentiful and satisfying, and there was even a projector screen in the bedroom for watching movies and playing games. Overall, it was a great experience, and the price was definitely worth it. I forgot to close the skylight at night, and lying in bed, I actually saw twinkling stars! I even managed to photograph the Big Dipper outside, but it was so cold that I had to go back inside after a few seconds.FromUS$109
129 Reviews
Akto|101.25km from city center
I arrived late, had dinner first, and had a good time.
Eat: The dishes ordered for dinner, the master is estimated to be Sichuan cuisine master, large plate chicken, fan bone, tomato scrambled eggs all CD, very delicious. The price is not cheap, but the taste is good, or worth it.
Breakfast is not good, the only hot is eggs, others such as soy milk, flower rolls, steamed buns, side dishes are cold.
Live: Room type problem, Zhang Yu occupies a lot of space outside, and the two beds inside are a bit crowded. The heating in the room is very good, the temperature is maintained very well, and there is no heating noise. The oxygen generator in our room should be bad.
The room where the friend stayed in the same room smelled a lot. I called the front desk several times and no one answered. Because it was late at night, there was a few degrees outside, so I didn’t go out to find the front desk. I just moved to the outside and slept on the bed...
I feel that the boss wants to check the hardware facilities of each room, which is a bit uneven.
Service: Check in at the front desk, carry luggage to the room, the service is very good. There is a lady like the boss, the attitude is a bit bad. For breakfast, I saw someone who wanted to pack it to the high-reverse partner in the room. The female boss reprimanded the clerk to take the packing box for the guest. It was quite fierce to tell the guest that it could not be packed, and later said that the packing box would be charged in the future. To be honest, the guest packed the steamed buns and eggs with pickles in total, not much money. If the packing box charges, you can tell the guests well, and it doesn't cost much. There is no need to speak in a disgusted tone.
The design and layout of the homestay feel that it is used carefully, but some details will really affect the operation.FromUS$44
5 star
Good451 Reviews
Akto|92.6km from city center
The location is fantastic, with great views of White Sand Lake! The guesthouse service was exceptionally good. My wife suffered from altitude sickness the night we checked in and was very uncomfortable. The guesthouse staff brought us Coke, sweet tea, and a hot water bottle, which really helped her get through it. We'll definitely come back if we get the chance!FromUS$137
Outstanding1080 Reviews
Akto|110.81km from city center
Located inside the Karakul Lake scenic area, staying here saved us the entrance fee. The facilities are excellent; our room even had an oxygen concentrator, which really helped with the initial high-altitude discomfort. The camp also offered free photography, and we got all the digital negatives, so we didn't need to rent special outfits for photos. The camp faces the lake and snow-capped mountains, a truly unique and beautiful natural setting. I recommend arriving early to check in and take your time enjoying the surroundings.FromUS$207
Outstanding280 Reviews
Akto|101.16km from city center
Isn't the whole point of going to Xinjiang to see the scenery? This homestay right by White Sands Lake perfectly met all our needs. The restaurant on-site had reasonable prices, and the grilled fish was delicious, especially for us southerners. They even offer charging piles for EVs, both fast and slow. Breakfast was available; it wasn't a huge spread but perfectly adequate. At checkout, they gave us a fridge magnet, saving us a few bucks! The room had underfloor heating, a humidifier, and an oxygen concentrator – basically everything you could ask for. Just be aware that because it's so close to nature, there were quite a few mosquitoes.FromUS$101
Outstanding71 Reviews
Akto|60.52km from city center
Overall, the experience was acceptable. Firstly, the location is quite remote; the entire route from the national highway has a speed limit of 40 km/h, and it's about an hour's drive from there. The surrounding environment is beautiful, but I personally felt that 350+ RMB was a bit too expensive for the off-season. The new house was clean, but there was a benzene/formaldehyde smell from the recent renovation. There are no convenience stores or villages nearby, so you have to eat there. Also, due to the inconvenient transportation, meals need to be ordered in advance. Perhaps we were unlucky with our order; they only had braised pork belly, and when we arrived, it was burnt to a crisp, supposedly because the chef was about to leave and hadn't cooked it properly. Fortunately, we got a refund. Seeing the golden sunrise on the snow-capped mountains here is a matter of luck, and unfortunately, we didn't witness it. In short, the price wasn't worth it, and the service and facilities didn't justify the price.FromUS$36
Very Good137 Reviews
Akto|101.53km from city center
The lowest cost-effective hotel in Kashgar helped us upgrade to a suite for free. The decoration is very unreasonable. The smart toilet has a blue light that has been on. The toilet has no door and a curtain. The toilet is opposite a frosted light transmission glass. It is facing the big bed. The blue light is emitted at night and I can't sleep. The window of the room is completely sealed and cannot be opened. I don’t open the ventilation fan at night and sleep until 2:30. I was stung to high reaction (headache, tinnitus, nausea and vomiting). After opening the ventilation fan, I eased (but the ventilation fan is noisy). I lived in other places and climbed the glacier in the next few days. There is no high reaction. I experienced the pain of high reaction this night. The service is OK, help with luggage 🧳, you can see the stars at the door at night, breakfast is a light diet in line with southern tastes. There is an opening in the yard to the hotel next door to see the sunset of the sunset Jinshan.FromUS$58
FAQs
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Which airport is the closest to Akto?
The nearest airport to Akto is Kashgar Laining International Airport (KHG), about 44.2 km away.Tashkurgan Khunjerab Airport (HQL) (174.9 km) and Shache Yarkant Airport (QSZ) (139.4 km).
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How long does it take to get from Akto to the airport?
Getting from Akto to Kashgar Laining International Airport (KHG) takes about 20 minutes - 30 minutes.
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How do I get to Akto?
We recommend flying into Kashgar Laining International Airport (KHG), which is approximately 44.2 km away. The fastest mode of transportation is Official Taxi, reaching downtown in about 20 minutes - 30 minutes.
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How many airports does Akto have?
Akto has 3 airports: Kashgar Laining International Airport (KHG), Tashkurgan Khunjerab Airport (HQL) and Shache Yarkant Airport (QSZ).