Planning a trip from Taraz to Urgench? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find a suitable flight, compare options by price and duration, choose a convenient connection and pay for your ticket online.
Below you will find practical information about the route: how long the flight takes, who operates it, which connections are possible, whether you need a visa, where flights land and what to do once you arrive.
General information about flights between Taraz and Urgench
The direct-line distance between Taraz and Urgench is about 889 km. There are no non-stop flights on this route: the journey involves one or more connections and takes from ~4 h 45 min including the transfer; there is no time difference. Citizens of Kazakhstan do not need a visa — a visa-free regime applies, entry is possible with a national ID card and stays of up to 30 days are permitted; check the current requirements before travelling. Demand is seasonal, and the most convenient connections sell out first.
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Taraz — Urgench flight schedule
There are no non-stop flights between Taraz and Urgench. The journey is built from several legs — most often with a connection in Almaty — and the total travel time starts at ~4 h 45 min, depending on the layover.
The number of flights and the quality of connections change by season and day of the week. Freedom Travel search will show the options actually available for your dates.
How much does a flight from Taraz to Urgench cost
There is no fixed price for the Taraz — Urgench flight: it depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, whether the itinerary has connections and how far ahead you book. Current fares for your dates are in Freedom Travel search, where the total including fees is shown up front and you can pay by card online.
Which airlines fly the Taraz — Urgench route
- SCAT Airlines — connecting flights (via Almaty)
- FlyArystan — connecting flights (via Almaty)
The full list of airlines for a specific date is built in the search: open your dates on Freedom Travel to see every available option and fare.
How to get from Taraz to Urgench: your flight options
There is no non-stop Taraz — Urgench flight, so the itinerary is built through a transfer airport.
The most common option is a connection in Almaty: the first leg is flown by carriers operating out of Taraz, the second by airlines serving Urgench. Total journey time starts at ~4 h 45 min.
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 Urgench to Taraz
Urgench airport
Urgench International Airport (UGC) is located about 4 km from the centre of Urgench; the main air gateway to Khiva. Onward transport to the city: Taxis and minibuses; Khiva is about 30 km away (roughly 40 minutes).
What to see in Urgench
The administrative centre of the Khorezm Region and the main transport gateway to ancient Khiva and the monuments of ancient Khorezm.
- Ichan Qala (Khiva) — The walled old town of Khiva, a UNESCO World Heritage site about 30 km away
- Kalta Minor Minaret — An unfinished turquoise minaret in Khiva
- Fortresses of ancient Khorezm — The ancient clay fortresses of Ayaz-Kala and Toprak-Kala in the nearby desert
- Monument to Jalal ad-Din Manguberdi — A monument to the Khorezmian ruler in the centre of Urgench
- Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasah — The largest madrasah in Khiva, at the foot of the Kalta Minor
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