Air tickets Astana — Urgench

Planning a trip to Khorezm? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find flights from Astana to Urgench, compare connection options, pick a convenient departure time and pay for your booking online.

Here is everything you need before buying: distance and travel time, the available connections, the airlines on the route, what shapes the ticket price, visa rules, details about the arrival airport and what to see in Urgench and neighbouring Khiva.

General information about flights between Astana and Urgench

The distance between Astana and Urgench is about 1,340 km. There are currently no scheduled non-stop flights on this route, so the trip is made with one connection: the fastest option, via Tashkent, takes from about 3 hours 40 minutes in total. There is no time difference — Astana and the Khorezm Region are both on UTC+5. Citizens of Kazakhstan do not need a visa: a visa-free regime applies, entry is possible with an ID card and stays of up to 30 days are allowed; please check the current rules before travelling. The route is chosen above all by travellers heading to ancient Khiva, for which Urgench is the main air gateway.

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Astana — Urgench flight schedule

There are no non-stop flights between Astana and Urgench, so the schedule is built from two legs. The fastest combination runs via Tashkent, from about 3 hours 40 minutes in total, while the Almaty routing takes around 4 hours 35 minutes.

The number of flights and the length of layovers change by day of the week and by season, and fares are recalculated dynamically, so check the current options for your dates in the Freedom Travel search.

How much does a flight from Astana to Urgench cost

The price depends on the departure date, the airline and connection you choose, the season and how far in advance you buy. There is no fixed fare on this route, so check the final amount in the Freedom Travel search: it is shown with all fees included, and you can pay online by bank card.

Which airlines fly the Astana — Urgench route

• Uzbekistan Airways — connecting flights (via Tashkent)
• Centrum Air — connecting flights (via Tashkent)
• FlyArystan — flights to Tashkent with an onward connection
• Air Astana — flights to Tashkent with an onward connection

The mix of carriers and available combinations depends on the date, so the full list of options for your travel days is easiest to review in the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Astana to Urgench: your flight options

No non-stop Astana — Urgench flight currently exists, so the whole itinerary is built around a transit airport.

The main and fastest option is via Tashkent: Air Astana, Uzbekistan Airways, Centrum Air and FlyArystan serve the Uzbek capital, and short domestic flights continue on to Urgench. The alternative is a connection in Almaty, which takes roughly an hour longer.

The Tashkent combination wins on time and on the number of departures, while the Almaty option can offer a more convenient departure time from Astana. This is an international route, so check transit visa requirements and the rules for staying in the transit area in advance.

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Urgench Airport

Flights arrive at Urgench International Airport (UGC), the main air gateway to Khiva. It sits just 4 km from the centre of Urgench. Taxis and minibuses run into town, and Khiva is about 30 km away, roughly a 40-minute drive.

What to see in Urgench

The administrative centre of the Khorezm Region and the main transport gateway to ancient Khiva and the monuments of old Khorezm.

• Ichan-Kala (Khiva) — the walled old town of Khiva, a UNESCO site about 30 km away
• Kalta Minor Minaret — the unfinished turquoise minaret in Khiva
• Fortresses of ancient Khorezm — the ancient mud-brick fortresses of Ayaz-Kala and Toprak-Kala in the nearby desert
• Monument to Jalal ad-Din Mangburni — a monument to the Khorezmian ruler in central Urgench
• Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasah — the largest madrasah in Khiva, at the foot of Kalta Minor

The clay walls of Khiva are just one connecting flight away: pick a convenient layover and book your Astana — Urgench tickets with Freedom Travel — up to 10% cashback included.