Planning a trip from Kostanay to Turkistan? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can select flights, compare them by price and travel time, book a ticket and pay for it online by bank card.
This page brings together all the practical information about the route: the distance, the approximate travel time with a connection, the available connections, the carriers, plus details about the arrival airport and what to see in Turkistan.
General information about flights between Kostanay and Turkistan
The distance between Kostanay and Turkistan is about 1,161 km. There are no scheduled non-stop flights on this route, so the journey is made with one connection and takes from ~5 hours depending on the itinerary. 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 is especially popular with pilgrims and tourists: Turkistan is the country's spiritual centre and home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Kostanay — Turkistan flight schedule
There are no non-stop Kostanay — Turkistan flights in the regular schedule. The journey consists of two segments with a connection in Astana or Almaty: first a flight from Kostanay airport, then a connecting flight to Turkistan. The total travel time usually starts from ~5 hours and depends on the length of the layover.
Flight frequency and the schedule change by season and day of the week — during pilgrimage periods demand for Turkistan is noticeably higher. It is easier to check current dates and departure times in the Freedom Travel search; prices here are dynamic and depend on the day of departure and how full the flights are.
How much does a flight from Kostanay to Turkistan cost
The price of a flight from Kostanay to Turkistan 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 change 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 — Turkistan route
- FlyArystan — connecting flights (via Astana or Almaty)
- Air Astana — connecting flights (via Astana)
- Qazaq Air — connecting flights (via Astana)
- SCAT Airlines — connecting flights (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 Turkistan: travel options
There are currently no non-stop flights between Kostanay and Turkistan: Kostanay airport serves Astana, Almaty and Shymkent, while Turkistan receives flights from Astana, Almaty, Aktobe, Uralsk and Aktau.
The main options are a connection in Astana or in Almaty. Via Astana the itinerary is shorter in distance, while via Almaty there is usually a wider choice of flights and departure times.
Compare not just the price but also the total travel time, the length of the layover and whether both segments are issued in a single booking — that makes check-in and baggage transfer simpler.
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Turkistan airport
Flights arrive at Turkistan International Airport (Hazret Sultan), code HSA. It is located about 23 km east of the city centre; you can reach the city by taxi or bus.
What to see in Turkistan
Turkistan 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 city's main landmark
- 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 vicinity of the city
- Mausoleum of Rabia Sultan Begim — a 15th-century monument next to the Yasawi complex
- Kultobe ancient settlement — an ancient site in the historic part of Turkistan
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