Air tickets Balhash — Uralsk

Planning a trip from Balkhash to Uralsk? On Freedom Travel you can find a suitable option, compare flights from different airlines, book a seat and pay for your ticket online — on the website or in the mobile app.

This page brings together the key facts about the Balkhash — Uralsk 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 Uralsk.

General information about flights between Balkhash and Uralsk

The distance between Balkhash and Uralsk is about 1803 km — a flight from central Kazakhstan to the far west of the country. 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 6 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 popular with people travelling for work to the oil and gas region of western Kazakhstan or visiting family.

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Balkhash — Uralsk flight schedule

There are no non-stop flights between Balkhash and Uralsk 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 Uralsk. The first leg takes about an hour, the second between two and three hours depending on the hub you choose.

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 Uralsk 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 We do not publish fixed prices: to see the current fare including all taxes and service fees, enter your dates in the Freedom Travel search — the final amount can be paid by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 — Uralsk route

• SCAT Airlines — connecting flights (via Astana or Almaty)
• Vietjet Qazaqstan — connecting flights (via Astana or Almaty)
• Air Astana — connecting flights (via Astana or Almaty)
• FlyArystan — connecting flights (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 Uralsk: your flight options

There is no non-stop Balkhash — Uralsk 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 several Kazakh airlines fly on from there to Uralsk.

When comparing options, look not only at the price but also at the length of the layover, the arrival time and the baggage rules: on a long route a convenient connection often matters more than a small saving, while an itinerary with a long layover is usually cheaper.

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Uralsk Airport

Flights arrive at Uralsk (Podstepnoye) Airport, code URA. It is located about 15 km south-east of the city centre; taxis and buses run into town.

What to see in Uralsk

Uralsk is an old city in western Kazakhstan on the Ural River, with a rich Cossack and merchant history. It is one of the oldest cities in the country.

• Cathedral of Christ the Saviour (the Golden Church) — one of the symbols of the city
• Yemelyan Pugachev House Museum — a museum linked to the history of the uprising
• The Old Town — the historic quarter with 19th-century merchant mansions
• Ural River embankment — a place for walks in the city
• Cathedral of Michael the Archangel — the oldest building in the city, founded in 1741
• West Kazakhstan Regional Museum of History and Local Lore — one of the oldest museums in Kazakhstan, founded in 1836

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