Air tickets Aktau — Usharal

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This page brings together the key information about the route: the distance between the cities, the approximate travel time, the available connection options, the airlines that serve the direction, and details about the arrival airport and what to see in Usharal.

General information about flights between Aktau and Usharal

The distance between Aktau and Usharal is about 2,340 kilometres. There are no scheduled direct flights on this route, so the trip is made with a connection, almost always via Almaty, and takes from about 6 hours including the layover. Both towns are in the same time zone (UTC+5), so there is no time difference. This is a domestic flight within Kazakhstan and no visa is required. The direction is busiest in summer: Usharal is the air gateway to Lake Alakol.

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Flight schedule Aktau — Usharal

There is no direct Aktau — Usharal flight in the regular schedule. The route is built from two legs: Aktau — Almaty, and then Almaty — Usharal, which operates several days a week. As a result the number of convenient connections is limited, and demand is noticeably higher in summer.

Exact dates and departure times are easier to check in the Freedom Travel search: the system puts together the available flight combinations for the day you choose. Fares are dynamic and depend on demand, so it is worth comparing several neighbouring dates.

How much does a flight from Aktau to Usharal cost

The price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season and how far in advance the ticket is bought. There is no fixed fare on this route, so it is best to check the current amount in the Freedom Travel search, where the final price with all fees is shown right away and the ticket can be paid for online with a bank card.

Which airlines fly the Aktau — Usharal route

• SCAT — operates one of the legs (via Almaty)
• Air Astana — operates one of the legs (via Almaty)
• FlyArystan — operates one of the legs (via Almaty)

The Almaty — Usharal leg (summer season) is operated by SCAT, so this carrier determines which departure dates are available. The full and current list of airlines for your date is best checked in the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Aktau to Usharal: travel options

A direct flight between the cities does not exist: Usharal airport serves a single scheduled destination, Almaty.

The main option is a flight with one connection in Almaty: Aktau — Almaty, then Almaty — Usharal. The whole trip including the layover takes from about 6 hours.

When comparing options, look not only at the fare but also at the length of the layover: the flight to Usharal does not run every day, so it is sometimes easier to arrive in Almaty the day before. An alternative is to fly to Almaty and continue to Alakol by road.

Find return flights from Usharal to Aktau

Usharal airport

Flights are handled by Usharal airport (USJ). It is about 8 km west of the town and can be reached by taxi. The airport is small, so check-in and baggage claim take little time; this is also the usual starting point for trips to the Alakol resorts.

What to see in Usharal

Usharal is a small town in south-eastern Kazakhstan, in the Zhetysu region. It serves as the starting point for the popular Lake Alakol, and is surrounded by protected areas and lakes.

• Lake Alakol — a well-known lake with healing water and beaches nearby
• Alakol State Nature Reserve — the reserve administration is located in Usharal
• The Tentek river delta — protected wetlands next to the town
• Lake Sasykkol — a large lake about 34 km north of the town
• The village of Akshi on Alakol — a resort area on the lake shore, about 60 km from the town
• The Dzungarian Gate — a mountain pass between the Dzungarian Alatau and the Barlyk range

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