Planning a trip and looking for tickets from Atyrau to Usharal? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can put together an itinerary, compare connections from different airlines, book a seat and pay for your ticket online by bank card.
This page gathers the key details of the route: distance and travel time, connection options, airlines, what makes up the ticket price, plus information about the arrival airport and what to see in Usharal.
General information about flights between Atyrau and Usharal
The distance between Atyrau and Usharal is about 2204 km. There are no non-stop flights on this route, so travelling with a connection in Almaty takes from ~6 hours 30 minutes. Both cities are in the same time zone (UTC+5), so there is no time difference. This is a domestic flight and no visa is required — an ID card or passport is enough. The route is especially busy in summer: Usharal is the air gateway to Lake Alakol.
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Atyrau — Usharal flight schedule
There are no non-stop flights between Atyrau and Usharal. The itinerary is made up of two legs: first Atyrau — Almaty, about 2–3 hours, then Almaty — Usharal, roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Frequency on the second leg is limited and rises noticeably during the holiday season, so it is easier to check the schedule and connection times for your dates in the Freedom Travel search. Fares are dynamic and depend on demand.
How much does a flight from Atyrau to Usharal cost
The fare depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, the length of the connection and how far in advance you book. We do not publish fixed prices: the Freedom Travel search shows the final total including all fees, and payment is made online by bank card.
Which airlines fly the Atyrau — Usharal route
- Air Astana — connecting flights (via Almaty)
- FlyArystan — connecting flights (via Almaty)
- SCAT Airlines — connecting flights (via Almaty), also operates the Almaty — Usharal leg
Connection combinations and the mix of carriers can change, so check the full list of airlines for your chosen date in the Freedom Travel search.
How to get from Atyrau to Usharal: travel options
There are no non-stop flights on the Atyrau — Usharal route, so a direct option is not available.
The standard way is a flight with one connection in Almaty. Air Astana, FlyArystan and SCAT Airlines fly from Atyrau to Almaty, and SCAT Airlines operates the Almaty — Usharal leg several times a week.
If there is no convenient connection on your date, some travellers fly to Almaty and continue overland. The easiest way to compare both scenarios by total travel time and final cost is in a single Freedom Travel search.
Find return flights from Usharal to Atyrau
Usharal Airport
Flights are handled by Usharal Airport (USJ). It is located about 8 km west of the town and can be reached by taxi. In summer the airport is busier because of the flow of holidaymakers heading to Alakol.
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 trips to the popular Lake Alakol, and protected areas and wetlands surround it.
- Lake Alakol — a well-known lake with mineral-rich water and beaches nearby
- Alakol State Nature Reserve — the reserve administration is based in Usharal
- The delta of the Tentek river — 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 lakeshore, about 60 km from the town
- The Dzungarian Gate — a mountain pass between the Dzungarian Alatau and the Barlyk range
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