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What is the best way to get to Kashgar?
Reviewed 2026-09-19 · Conditions and policies can change
Direct answer
Kashgar Airport (KHG). Flights from Urumqi (2h). No high-speed rail.
What to know
- ●Compare the complete door-to-door journey rather than flight or train time alone.
- ●Confirm the exact airport terminal or railway station because many Chinese cities have several.
- ●Allow enough arrival time to protect a stay of 2-3 days from avoidable transfer stress.
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