Air tickets Kostanay — Usharal

Need tickets from Kostanay to Usharal? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find a suitable itinerary, compare routes and airlines, book your seats and pay for the order online.

Below you will find the key details of the route: the distance and approximate travel time, the available connections, the carriers, what makes up the ticket price, plus information about Usharal airport and what to see nearby.

General information about flights between Kostanay and Usharal

The straight-line distance between the two cities is about 1,462 km. There are no direct flights on this route: Usharal airport has scheduled service only to and from Almaty, so the journey always involves a connection and takes from about six hours in total. Kostanay and Usharal are in the same time zone, so there is no time difference. This is a domestic flight within Kazakhstan and no visa is required. The route is busiest in summer, as Usharal is the gateway to Lake Alakol.

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Kostanay — Usharal flight schedule

There are no direct flights between Kostanay and Usharal. The itinerary combines a Kostanay — Almaty flight with an onward Almaty — Usharal service, and the second leg takes about an hour. The total duration depends on the waiting time in Almaty and usually starts from about six hours.

Frequency on the leg to Usharal varies by day of the week and noticeably by season, so it is best to check the schedule for your specific date in Freedom Travel search. Fares are dynamic and depend on how full the flight is and how far ahead you book.

How much does a flight from Kostanay to Usharal cost

The price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season and how early the ticket is bought. There is no fixed fare on this route: prices are updated daily and demand is higher in summer. To see the current cost including all fees, enter your dates in Freedom Travel search — the order can be paid by card online.

Which airlines fly the Kostanay — Usharal route

• SCAT Airlines — connecting flights (via Almaty); this carrier operates the Almaty — Usharal leg (summer season)
• Air Astana — operates one of the legs (via Almaty)
• FlyArystan — operates one of the legs (via Almaty)
• Vietjet Qazaqstan — operates one of the legs (via Almaty)

No airline operates direct flights from Kostanay to Usharal. The full list of carriers and available connections for your chosen date is shown by Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Kostanay to Usharal: travel options

There is no direct flight on this route, so the itinerary is always built through a hub airport.

The main option is a flight from Kostanay to Almaty and an onward flight to Usharal. An alternative for travellers whose connection does not fit: fly to Almaty and continue to the Alakol area by road.

Flying with a connection in Almaty is usually faster than continuing overland, but it depends on the schedule of the second leg. You can compare both options by price and duration in a single Freedom Travel search.

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Usharal airport

Usharal airport (USJ) is located about 8 km west of the town and can be reached by taxi. It is a small airport that mainly serves travellers heading to Lake Alakol.

What to see in Usharal

Usharal is a small town in south-eastern Kazakhstan, in the Zhetysu region. It serves as the starting point for trips to the popular Lake Alakol.

• Lake Alakol — a well-known lake nearby with healing water and beaches
• Alakol State Nature Reserve — the reserve administration is based in Usharal
• The 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 lake shore about 60 km from the town
• The Dzungarian Gate — a mountain pass between the Dzungarian Alatau and the Barlyk range

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