If you are planning a trip from Kokshetau to Turkestan, it is easy to search for and buy air tickets on the Freedom Travel website and app. You can compare options from different airlines, choose a convenient departure time and connection, and then complete and pay for your booking online with a bank card.
This page brings together the key information about the route: the distance and approximate travel time, the schedule and flight frequency, what makes up the ticket price, which airlines operate the journey, plus details about the arrival airport and what to see in Turkestan.
General information about flights between Kokshetau and Turkestan
The distance between Kokshetau and Turkestan is about 1,120 kilometres. There are currently no scheduled non-stop flights on this route, so the journey is made with a connection, most often via Almaty. Total travel time usually starts from around 5 hours and depends on the length of the layover. Both cities are in the same Kazakhstan time zone, so there is no time difference. This is a domestic flight within Kazakhstan and no visa is required. The route is popular with pilgrims and tourists heading to the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, as well as with business travellers and people visiting family.
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Flight schedule Kokshetau — Turkestan
There are no non-stop flights between Kokshetau and Turkestan in the current schedule. You can reach the city with one connection: first a flight from Kokshetau to Almaty, taking about 2 hours 5 minutes, and then a connecting flight from Almaty to Turkestan of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
The number of flights and the quality of connections vary by season and day of the week, so it is best to check the current schedule for your date in the Freedom Travel search. Pricing is dynamic and recalculated according to demand and seat availability, so the fare for the same route can differ from day to day.
How much does a flight from Kokshetau to Turkestan cost
The ticket price depends on the departure date, the chosen airline and fare, the season, the length of the layover and how far in advance you book. Tickets are usually more expensive around public holidays and at the peak of the tourist season. To see the current price including all fees, enter your dates in the Freedom Travel search — the final amount is shown straight away and you can pay for the booking online with a bank card.
Which airlines operate the Kokshetau — Turkestan route
- SCAT — connecting flights (via Almaty), operating the leg out of Kokshetau
- Air Astana — connecting flights (via Almaty) on the leg into Turkestan
- FlyArystan — connecting flights (via Almaty) on the leg into Turkestan
The mix of carriers and connection options changes from time to time. You will see the full list of airlines and flight combinations available for your chosen date in the Freedom Travel search.
How to get from Kokshetau to Turkestan: travel options
There is currently no non-stop service between Kokshetau and Turkestan: Kokshetau airport serves a limited number of destinations within Kazakhstan.
The main option is a flight with one connection via Almaty. Routings via Shymkent are also possible: Shymkent airport is relatively close to Turkestan, and some travellers fly there and cover the remaining distance by road.
When comparing options, look not only at the price but also at the total travel time and the length of the layover: a short connection saves time but leaves less of a buffer if the first flight is delayed. As this is a domestic journey, no transit visa is needed.
Find return flights from Turkestan to Kokshetau
Turkestan airport
Flights are handled by Turkestan International Airport (Hazret Sultan), code HSA. It is located about 23 km east of the city centre. You can reach the city by taxi and by bus.
What to see in Turkestan
Turkestan is an ancient city and the spiritual centre of Kazakhstan, known for its historical monuments. Today it is a rapidly developing tourist destination.
- Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the main landmark of the city
- Karavan-Saray tourist complex — a modern cultural and entertainment complex
- Hilvet underground mosque — a historic site connected with Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
- Arystan-Bab Mausoleum — a revered monument in the outskirts of the city
- Mausoleum of Rabia Sultan Begim — a 15th-century monument next to the Yasawi complex
- Kultobe settlement — an ancient site in the historic part of Turkestan
Pick a convenient departure date and book your Kokshetau — Turkestan tickets on Freedom Travel: the search will show the available connections and fares, and booking takes only a few minutes.
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