Air tickets Balhash — Taraz

Looking for flights from Balkhash to Taraz? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find a suitable option, compare itineraries and fares, book a seat and pay for the ticket online by card.

This page brings together the key information about the route: the distance between the cities, the approximate travel time, available connecting options, the airlines that operate the flights, plus details about the arrival airport and what to see in Taraz.

General information about flights between Balkhash and Taraz

The distance between Balkhash and Taraz is about 460 km as the crow flies. There are no non-stop flights, so the trip is made with a connection in Almaty or Astana and takes from around 4 hours including the layover. Both cities are in the same Kazakhstan time zone, so there is no time difference. This is a domestic flight and no visa is required. Traffic on the route is modest: people mostly travel for work, to visit relatives and to see the historical sights of southern Kazakhstan.

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Flight schedule Balkhash — Taraz

There are no non-stop Balkhash — Taraz flights in the timetable. Balkhash Airport serves only a handful of destinations and its flights to Almaty and Astana are infrequent, so the departure has to be matched to the days that are available. Both hubs have flights to Taraz, and the trip is assembled from two segments; the total travel time starts at about 4 hours.

The schedule on this route changes, so it is easiest to check the current options for a specific date in the Freedom Travel search. Fares are dynamic: the closer to departure, the fewer cheap options remain.

How much does a flight from Balkhash to Taraz cost

The price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season and how far in advance the ticket is bought. On connecting itineraries it also depends on the layover length and on whether both segments are issued on a single ticket. We do not publish fixed prices: the current cost including all fees is shown by the Freedom Travel search, where the ticket can be paid for online by card straight away.

Which airlines operate the Balkhash — Taraz route

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

Flights from Balkhash to Almaty are operated by SCAT Airlines and those to Astana by Vietjet Qazaqstan (summer season), while services to Taraz are flown by SCAT Airlines, so the two segments of one itinerary may be handled by different carriers. The mix of airlines and connection options varies by date; the full list for your chosen day is shown by the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Balkhash to Taraz: travel options

There are no non-stop flights between Balkhash and Taraz: Balkhash Airport is small and serves only a few destinations.

The trip is made with a connection: first a flight from Balkhash to Almaty or Astana, then a flight to Taraz Airport. Because departures from Balkhash are infrequent, it is worth picking in advance a date on which the connection works best.

When comparing options, consider not only the price but also the layover length: a short connection shortens the journey, while a longer one leaves a buffer in case of delay. The route is domestic, so no transit visa is needed.

Find return flights from Taraz to Balkhash

Taraz Airport

Flights arrive at Taraz (Aulie-Ata) Airport, about 7 km south-west of the city centre. Taxis run into town. The airport handles domestic services and links the region with the largest cities of Kazakhstan.

What to see in Taraz

Taraz is one of the oldest cities in Kazakhstan, with more than a thousand years of history. It is known for medieval architectural monuments preserved both in the city itself and in its surroundings.

• Aisha Bibi Mausoleum — a medieval architectural monument near the city
• Karakhan Mausoleum — a historic mausoleum in the city centre
• Tekturmas Mausoleum — an ancient memorial complex on the bank of the Talas River
• Museum of Local History — exhibits on the history of the region
• Kali Yunus Eastern Bathhouse — an architectural monument from the late 19th century
• Khibatulla Tarazi Mosque — the central mosque of the city

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