Air tickets Balhash — Semey

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This page brings together the key facts about the Balkhash — Semey route: the distance and approximate travel time, connection options, airlines, what the ticket price is made up of, plus details about the arrival airport and what to see in Semey.

General information about flights between Balkhash and Semey

The distance between Balkhash and Semey is about 613 km. There are no scheduled non-stop flights on this route, so the trip is made with a connection — most often via Astana or Almaty. Total travel time starts at roughly 5 hours and depends on the length of the layover. Both cities are in the same time zone, so there is no time difference. This is a domestic flight, so no visa is required. The route is used by residents of eastern and central Kazakhstan travelling for work, study or to see family.

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Balkhash — Semey flight schedule

There are no non-stop flights between Balkhash and Semey in the regular schedule. The itinerary is put together from two flights: first from Balkhash to Astana or Almaty, then from the hub on to Semey. The first leg takes about an hour, the second roughly an hour and a half.

The number of departures from Balkhash Airport is small and varies from season to season, so it is best to check the schedule for specific dates in the Freedom Travel search. Pricing is dynamic: the same itinerary can cost different amounts on different days.

How much does a flight from Balkhash to Semey cost

The ticket price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, the length of the layover and how far in advance you book. We do not publish fixed prices: to see the current fare including all taxes and service fees, enter your dates in the Freedom Travel search — the final amount can be paid by card online.

Which airlines fly the Balkhash — Semey route

• SCAT Airlines — operates one of the legs (via Astana or Almaty)
• Vietjet Qazaqstan — operates one of the legs (via Astana or Almaty)
• FlyArystan — operates one of the legs (via Astana or Almaty)

The mix of airlines and connection options changes by date, so the full up-to-date list is easiest to see in the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Balkhash to Semey: your flight options

There is no non-stop Balkhash — Semey flight in the regular schedule, so a direct option is not available on this route.

The main option is a flight with one connection via Astana or Almaty. Balkhash Airport is served by flights to both hubs, and Kazakh carriers fly on from there to Semey.

When comparing options, look not only at the price but also at the length of the layover, the arrival time and the baggage rules: a short connection saves time, while an itinerary with a longer layover is often cheaper.

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Semey Airport

Flights arrive at Semey Airport, code PLX. It is located about 10 km south of the city centre; taxis and buses run into town.

What to see in Semey

Semey (formerly Semipalatinsk) is a historic city on the Irtysh River in eastern Kazakhstan. It is associated with the names of Abai and Dostoevsky.

• Abai Literary and Memorial Museum — a museum dedicated to the great Kazakh poet
• Dostoevsky Museum — the house where the writer lived during his exile
• Suspension bridge over the Irtysh — one of the symbols of the city
• The «Stronger than Death» memorial — a monument to the victims of nuclear tests at the test site
• Nevzorov Family Fine Arts Museum — a large art collection
• Regional Museum of History and Local Lore — one of the oldest museums in Kazakhstan, founded in 1883

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