Air tickets Balhash — Usharal

If you need air tickets from Balkhash to Usharal, the Freedom Travel website and app let you find a suitable option, compare airline offers, book a seat and pay for the ticket online by bank card.

This page brings together the key information about the route: the distance and approximate travel time, which airlines operate the flights, how the connection works, what the ticket price depends on, and also what to see in Usharal and how to get from the airport into the town.

General information about flights between Balkhash and Usharal

The straight-line distance between Balkhash and Usharal is about 450 kilometres. There are no scheduled non-stop flights between the towns, so the trip is made with a connection in Almaty and takes from four hours including the layover. Both towns are in Kazakhstan and share the same time zone, so there is no time difference. No visa is required: this is a domestic flight within Kazakhstan. Demand on the route rises noticeably in summer — Usharal is the gateway to Lake Alakol.

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Flight schedule Balkhash — Usharal

There are no non-stop flights on this route, so the schedule is made up of two flights with a connection in Almaty. The Balkhash — Almaty leg takes about 50 minutes and the Almaty — Usharal leg a little over an hour. Flights to Usharal operate on several days a week, so it is easier to pick a departure date that fits their schedule.

The number of flights and departure days change with the season and with airline decisions: in summer, at the peak of the Alakol season, there are usually more options. Check the current schedule for your date in the Freedom Travel search — prices are dynamic and depend on demand.

How much does a flight from Balkhash to Usharal cost

The fare depends on the departure date, the airline, the season and how far in advance you buy the ticket. In the peak beach season seats on flights to Usharal sell out faster, so booking early is usually better value. The Freedom Travel search shows the current price for your dates: all fees are already included in the final amount, and you can pay online by bank card.

Which airlines fly the Balkhash — Usharal route

• SCAT Airlines — operates one of the legs (via Almaty)
• Vietjet Qazaqstan — operates one of the legs on individual legs of the route

The list of carriers and the available connections can change, so check the full list of airlines for your specific date in the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Balkhash to Usharal: travel options

There are no non-stop flights between Balkhash and Usharal: Balkhash airport has regular service to Almaty and Astana, while Usharal receives flights from Almaty.

The main option is a single connection in Almaty: first the short flight out of Balkhash, then the flight on to Usharal. Since flights to Usharal do not operate every day, it is worth planning the connection in advance.

When comparing options, look at the total travel time and the length of the layover: a very short connection is risky if there is a delay, while a very long one stretches out the trip. The Freedom Travel search shows both, along with the baggage terms.

Find return flights from Usharal to Balkhash

Usharal airport

Flights are handled by Usharal Airport (code USJ). It lies about 8 km west of the town, and you can reach the town by taxi. In the holiday season cars wait at the airport to take travellers to the villages on the shore of Lake Alakol.

What to see in Usharal

Usharal is a small town in south-eastern Kazakhstan, in the Zhetysu Region. It serves as the gateway to the popular Lake Alakol, which is why it is especially busy with visitors in summer.

• Lake Alakol — a well-known lake with healing water and beaches nearby
• Alakol State Nature Reserve — the reserve administration is based in Usharal
• Tentek River delta — 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
• Dzungarian Gate — the mountain pass between the Dzungarian Alatau and the Barlyk Range

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