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Air tickets Almaty — Semey

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Economy class

1 adult

Airlines flying this route

Departure and arrival airports

Almaty ALA

  • Main airport of Almaty
  • Operates around the clock
  • 2 passenger terminals
  • Over 11 million passengers a year

Semey PLX

  • Main airport of Semey
  • Operates around the clock
  • One passenger terminal
  • Over 200,000 passengers a year

Documents for the flight

No visa required

Domestic flight within Kazakhstan

Identity document

Required at check-in

About the Almaty — Semey flight

  • Distance between cities 815 km
  • Average flight time ~1 h 40 min
  • Flight count in a week 9+

Route highlights

  • Direct flights
  • Average flight time 1 h 40 min
  • Distance ~815 km

Best time to travel

  • Late autumn and winter
  • Lower demand — lower prices
  • Flexible dates on weekdays

Traveler tips

  • Book 2–3 months in advance
  • Compare prices by month in the calendar
  • Fly on weekdays (Tue, Wed)

Questions and answers

  • Tickets Almaty — Semey are cheapest during: late autumn and winter — this is the period of low demand for the route. Prices are also usually lower when booking 2–3 months before departure and on weekdays (Tuesday, Wednesday). You can track monthly price trends in the price calendar above on the Freedom Travel page.

  • Flights on the Almaty — Semey route are operated by several airlines. Some of them offer direct flights. The current list of flights and prices is in the “Airlines on the route” block above; you can compare and buy all tickets on Freedom Travel.

  • A direct flight on the Almaty — Semey route takes on average 1 h 40 min.

  • The price of the Almaty — Semey flight depends on the departure date, the airline, the season and how far ahead you book. Check current fares for your dates in Freedom Travel search — the total is shown with all fees included and you can pay by card online.

  • Flights from Almaty arrive at Semey Airport (PLX) — the city's international airport. More about the airport is in the block above on the page.

  • Freedom Travel has been operating since 2013 and is one of the leaders in air ticket sales in Kazakhstan according to Forbes Kazakhstan. We officially partner with airlines and railway companies and sell more than 100,000 tickets every month. Booking is available both from a computer and via the iOS and Android app, and purchased tickets are saved in your personal account.

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    Almaty — Semey flight schedule


    Flight frequency: direct departures are operated daily (1-2 flights per day) depending on the season and the carriers' schedules. In the high season (May–September and December) flights are usually added; in the low season (February, March, November) the schedule may be optimized.

    The distance between Almaty and Semey by plane is 815 km.

    Travel time: a direct flight takes on average 1 hour 40 minutes.

    Best time to book tickets: Air ticket pricing is dynamic, so it is cheapest to book and buy tickets for domestic flights 30-35 days before the desired departure date. This is because the cheapest air tickets to Semey are snapped up the fastest.

    The most expensive tickets are on Friday evening and on weekends (a period of high demand). The best time to buy is on weekdays (in the morning or at midday).

    How much does a flight from Almaty to Semey cost

    There is no fixed price for the Almaty — Semey flight: it depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, whether the itinerary has connections and how far ahead you book. Current fares for your dates are in Freedom Travel search, where the total including fees is shown up front and you can pay by card online.

    Which airlines fly the Almaty — Semey route

    • FlyArystan — a low-cost carrier, minimal base price, additional services purchased as needed.

    How to get from Almaty to Semey: flight options


    Direct flights: the fastest and most convenient way — without layovers, ~1 hour 40 minutes en route.

    Connecting flights: if there are no suitable dates, you can fly with a layover via Astana on FlyArystan flights; the total travel time is usually 7–14 hours depending on the length of the layover.

    Comparison of options:

    • A direct flight — saving time and simple logistics.
    • A layover — sometimes cheaper, but it requires a time buffer and careful choice of connections.

    Semey Airport


    Semey Airport (PLX) is located about 10–15 km from the city center. The terminal has waiting areas, a café, ATMs, taxi desks; free Wi-Fi is available. You can get to the center by taxi (20–30 minutes) or by bus/shuttle.

    What to see in Semey


    Semey (formerly Semipalatinsk) is a major cultural center of East Kazakhstan on the banks of the Irtysh. The city is associated with the names of Abai Kunanbayev and Fyodor Dostoevsky; literary and museum traditions are strong here, and the Irtysh embankment is a popular place for walks.

    • The Abai Literary and Memorial Museum — the city's key museum, with exhibits about the poet's life and work.
    • The F.M. Dostoevsky House Museum — a restored setting and materials about the writer's Semipalatinsk period.
    • The suspension bridge across the Irtysh — an architectural landmark and the calling card of Semey.
    • The Irtysh embankment — a promenade with views of the river and the city districts.
    • The regional museum of local lore — archaeology, ethnography and the history of the region.

    A trip from Almaty to Semey is fast, convenient and affordable. And with Freedom Travel you can easily find the flight you need, compare prices and complete your purchase in a couple of clicks — transparently, safely and without any extra hassle!

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