Air tickets Balhash — Turkistan

Looking for flights from Balkhash to Turkistan? 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 Turkistan.

General information about flights between Balkhash and Turkistan

The distance between Balkhash and Turkistan is about 600 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 5 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. The route mainly appeals to travellers heading to Turkistan as the spiritual and tourist centre of the country.

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Flight schedule Balkhash — Turkistan

There are no non-stop Balkhash — Turkistan flights in the timetable. Balkhash Airport serves only a few destinations and its flights to Almaty and Astana are infrequent, so the departure date has to be matched to the days available. Turkistan has regular services to both hubs, and the trip is assembled from two segments: the total travel time starts at about 5 hours.

The schedule changes with the season and the day of the week, 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 Turkistan 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 We do not publish fixed prices: the current cost including all fees is shown by the Freedom Travel search, where the ticket can be paid for online by card straight away.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 — Turkistan route

• SCAT Airlines — operates one of the legs (via Almaty or Astana)
• FlyArystan — operates one of the legs (via Almaty or Astana)
• 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 Turkistan are flown by FlyArystan. The segments of one itinerary may be handled by different carriers, and the mix of airlines varies by date — the full list for your chosen day is shown by the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Balkhash to Turkistan: travel options

There are no non-stop flights between Balkhash and Turkistan: Balkhash Airport is small and serves only a handful of destinations.

The trip is made with a connection: first a flight from Balkhash to Almaty or Astana, then a flight to Turkistan International Airport. Routing via Almaty usually offers more choice, as flights to Turkistan depart from there daily.

When comparing options, look not only at the price but also at the layover length and the connecting airport: 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 Turkistan to Balkhash

Turkistan Airport

Flights arrive at Turkistan International Airport (Hazret Sultan), about 23 km east of the city centre. Taxis and buses run into town. The airport handles domestic and international flights and is built for the growing flow of tourists and pilgrims.

What to see in Turkistan

Turkistan is an ancient city and the spiritual centre of Kazakhstan, famous for its historical monuments. Today it is a fast-developing tourist destination with new hotels and cultural complexes.

• Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi — a UNESCO World Heritage site and the main landmark of the city
• Hilvet underground mosque — a historic site connected with Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
• Arystan Bab Mausoleum — a revered monument in the surroundings of the city
• Rabia Sultan Begim Mausoleum — a 15th-century monument next to the Yasawi complex
• Kultobe ancient settlement — an old settlement site in the historical part of Turkistan
• Karavan Saray tourist complex — a modern cultural and entertainment complex

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