Air tickets Kostanay — Kokshetau

Need a flight from Kostanay to Kokshetau? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find available flights, compare them by price and travel time, book a ticket and pay for it online by bank card.

This page gathers the information you need when planning the trip: the distance between the cities, the approximate travel time, the connection options, the carriers on the route, plus details about the arrival airport and what to see in Kokshetau.

General information about flights between Kostanay and Kokshetau

The distance between Kostanay and Kokshetau is about 402 km — these are two neighbouring regions in northern Kazakhstan. There are no scheduled non-stop flights between the cities, so the journey is made with a connection and takes from ~6 hours: the air itinerary turns out to be considerably longer than the direct distance. Both cities are in the UTC+5 time zone, so there is no time difference. This is a domestic flight and no visa is required — an ID card or passport is enough. The route suits people travelling on business to Akmola Region or heading to the Burabay resort area.

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Kostanay — Kokshetau flight schedule

There are no non-stop Kostanay — Kokshetau flights in the regular schedule. The journey consists of two segments with a connection in Almaty or Shymkent: first a flight from Kostanay airport, then a connecting flight to Kokshetau. The total travel time starts from roughly ~6 hours and is largely determined by the length of the layover.

Kokshetau airport serves a limited number of destinations, so flight frequency on this route is low and depends heavily on the day of the week and the season. It is easier to check current dates and departure times in the Freedom Travel search; prices here are dynamic and change along with how full the flights are.

How much does a flight from Kostanay to Kokshetau cost

The price of a flight from Kostanay to Kokshetau depends on the departure date, the airlines on each segment, the connection option, the season and how far in advance the ticket is bought. There is no fixed price on this route — fares are updated constantly. It is easier to check the current price including all fees in the Freedom Travel search: the final amount is shown immediately, and the ticket can be paid for online by bank card.

Which airlines fly the Kostanay — Kokshetau route

• SCAT Airlines — operates both legs: Kostanay — Shymkent and Shymkent — Kokshetau
• FlyArystan — operates one of the legs (via Almaty)
• Vietjet Qazaqstan — operates one of the legs (via Almaty)

The mix of carriers and available connections changes with the season and the departure date. You will see the full up-to-date list of airlines for this route in the search results on Freedom Travel.

How to get from Kostanay to Kokshetau: travel options

There are currently no non-stop flights between Kostanay and Kokshetau: Kostanay airport serves Astana, Almaty and Shymkent, while Kokshetau airport receives flights from Almaty, Shymkent and Aktau.

The main options are a connection in Almaty or in Shymkent. Via Almaty there are more flights and it is easier to find a convenient time; via Shymkent the total travel time is usually shorter, but there are fewer flights.

Since the cities are relatively close to each other, it is worth carefully comparing the total travel time, the length of the layover and the price, and checking whether both segments are issued in a single booking — that makes check-in and baggage transfer simpler.

Find return flights from Kokshetau to Kostanay

Kokshetau airport

Flights arrive at Kokshetau Airport, code KOV. It is located about 15 km north-east of the city centre; you can reach the city by taxi.

What to see in Kokshetau

Kokshetau is the administrative centre of Akmola Region in northern Kazakhstan. The city serves as a gateway to the Burabay resort area.

• Burabay (Borovoye) National Park — a scenic resort area with lakes and rock formations near the city
• Lake Kopa — a city lake with an embankment
• Regional Museum of History and Local Lore — exhibitions on the history and nature of the region
• Monument to Abylai Khan — a monument on the city's central square
• Museum of the History of Kokshetau — exhibitions on the city's past in a historic building
• Nauan Hazret Mosque — the largest mosque in the city, opened in 2015

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