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Air tickets Astana — Semey

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Economy class

1 adult

Airlines flying this route

Departure and arrival airports

Astana NQZ

Nursultan Nazarbayev

  • Main airport of Astana
  • Operates around the clock
  • 2 passenger terminals
  • Over 8 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 Astana — Semey flight

  • Distance between cities 621 km
  • Average flight time ~1 h 25 min
  • Flight count in a week 6+

Route highlights

  • Direct flights
  • Average flight time 1 h 25 min
  • Distance ~621 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 Astana — 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 Astana — 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 Astana — Semey route takes on average 1 h 25 min.

  • The price of the Astana — 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 Astana arrive at Semey Airport (PLX) — the city's international airport. More about the airport is in the block above on the page.

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    Astana — Semey flight schedule


    Flight frequency: 1 direct FlyArystan flight operates daily; flights with a layover in Almaty are also available.

    Travel time: a direct flight is 1 hour 25 minutes.

    Best time to book tickets: 15–25 days before departure you can find the best fares.

    High season: May–August and December (during holidays and vacations).

    Low season: November–February — a period of low demand, usually with the cheapest prices for air tickets to Semey at this time.

    How much does a flight from Astana to Semey cost

    There is no fixed price for the Astana — 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 Astana — Semey route

    How to get from Astana to Semey: flight options


    Direct flights: the best and fastest option — daily FlyArystan flights.

    Connecting flights: via Almaty on FlyArystan. The duration of an Astana — Semey flight with a layover will take from 5 to 13 hours.

    Comparison of options:

    • Direct flights on this route are faster and more cost-effective.
    • Connecting flights are suitable for a flexible schedule or if you need special fares.

    Semey Airport


    Semey Airport (PLX) is one of the oldest and most stable airports in Kazakhstan. It is located 10 km from the city center. Its capacity is up to 300,000 passengers a year. A recently renovated terminal with waiting lounges, check-in desks, cafeterias and parking. A modern runway that can handle medium- and long-haul aircraft.

    What to see in Semey


    Semey is a city with a rich history, cultural heritage and a special atmosphere, where Eastern tradition and Soviet architecture come together. The Astana — Semey route is in demand all year round: it connects the capital with one of the key historical and cultural centers of East Kazakhstan.


    A brief overview of the city:

    • Founded in 1718 as a border fortress of the Russian Empire.
    • The population is about 350 thousand people, which makes it one of the largest cities in the region.
    • It is considered the spiritual homeland of Kazakh literature: Abai Kunanbayev lived and worked here.
    • The city is also associated with the life of Mukhtar Auezov — the author of "The Path of Abai".
    • The climate is sharply continental: in winter temperatures can drop to −30°C, and in summer rise to +30…+35°C.


    What to see:

    • The Abai Literary and Memorial Museum — the city's main cultural center.
    • The F.M. Dostoevsky House Museum — the writer spent several years of exile in Semey.
    • The suspension bridge across the Irtysh — one of the longest bridges of this type in Central Asia.
    • Zhastar Park — a cozy place for walks.
    • The "Abai Alemi" historical and cultural complex — a modern museum center.


    A trip from Astana to Semey is a convenient and fast flight between the capital and the cultural heart of East Kazakhstan. And with Freedom Travel you can easily find the flight you need, compare prices and buy tickets online — quickly, safely and at a great price.

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