Air tickets Kostanay — Chelyabinsk

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This page covers the essentials of the route: the distance and approximate flight time, which airlines serve the direction, how connections work, what to know about visas, plus details of the arrival airport and what to see in the city.

General information about flights between Kostanay and Chelyabinsk

The direct-line distance between Kostanay and Chelyabinsk is about 269 km. There are no non-stop flights on this route: the journey involves one or more connections and takes from ~10 h including the transfer; there is no time difference. Visa-free entry (within the EAEU); entry with a national ID card is permitted. Please check the current requirements before travelling. Demand is seasonal, and the most convenient connections sell out first.

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Kostanay — Chelyabinsk flight schedule

There are no non-stop flights between Kostanay and Chelyabinsk. The journey is built from several legs — most often with a connection in Astana — and the total travel time starts at ~10 h, depending on the layover.

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How much does a flight from Kostanay to Chelyabinsk cost

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Which airlines fly the Kostanay — Chelyabinsk route

• FlyArystan — connecting flights (via Astana)
• Vietjet Qazaqstan — connecting flights (via Astana)
• Air Astana — connecting flights (via Astana)

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How to get from Kostanay to Chelyabinsk: your flight options

There is no non-stop Kostanay — Chelyabinsk flight, so the itinerary is built through a transfer airport.

The most common option is a connection in Astana: the first leg is flown by carriers operating out of Kostanay, the second by airlines serving Chelyabinsk. Total journey time starts at ~10 h.

When choosing a connection, look beyond the fare at the layover length and the transfer airport. Always check whether a transit visa is required in the country where you change planes.

Find return flights from Chelyabinsk to Kostanay

Chelyabinsk airport

Chelyabinsk (Balandino) International Airport named after I. V. Kurchatov (CEK) is located about 18 km north-east of the city centre. Onward transport to the city: City buses, minibuses and taxis to the centre.

What to see in Chelyabinsk

A major industrial and cultural centre of the Southern Urals, on the border between Europe and Asia. The city is known for its metallurgy and for the famous meteorite of 2013.

• Kirovka Street — A pedestrian street lined with sculptures and historic buildings
• The Museum of Local History — Displays on the history of the Urals, including a fragment of the Chelyabinsk meteorite
• The Glinka Opera and Ballet Theatre — One of the region's leading music theatres
• Gagarin Park — A large forest park with lakes and recreation areas
• The Hall of Organ and Chamber Music — A concert hall with an organ, housed in a former Catholic church

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