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This page brings together the key facts about the route: the distance, the approximate travel time, the connecting options, information about the airlines, the arrival airport and what to see in and around Urzhar.
General information about flights between Taraz and Urzhar
The distance between Taraz and Urzhar is about 940 km in a straight line. There are no scheduled direct flights between them, so the journey is made with a connection; a nonstop flight over that distance would take around 1 hour 40 minutes. Both places are in Kazakhstan and share the same time zone (UTC+5), so there is no time difference. No visa is required — this is a domestic flight within Kazakhstan. The route is not a mass-market one: it is used mainly for work and family trips, and by travellers heading to the Tarbagatai foothills.
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Flight schedule Taraz — Urzhar
There are no direct Taraz — Urzhar flights in the timetable. The journey is built from two legs: via Almaty (Taraz to Almaty about an hour, Almaty to Urzhar roughly 1 hour 15 minutes) or via Astana (Taraz to Astana about 1 hour 30 minutes, Astana to Urzhar roughly 1 hour 50 minutes). With the layover included the trip takes from 4 hours 30 minutes.
Frequencies on both legs are low and vary by season and day of the week, and fares are dynamic. It is easiest to check the current schedule and seat availability in Freedom Travel search for your dates.
How much does a flight from Taraz to Urzhar cost
The price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season and how far in advance you buy. The route has no fixed fare, so it is best to check the exact amount in Freedom Travel search for your dates: the final price with all fees is shown right away, and you can pay online by card.
Which airlines fly the Taraz — Urzhar route
- SCAT — connecting flights (via Almaty): the carrier operates both legs of the journey
- Vietjet Qazaqstan — direct Astana — Urzhar flights, the option with a connection in Astana
- SCAT — direct Taraz — Almaty and Taraz — Astana flights that start the journey
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How to get from Taraz to Urzhar: travel options
There are no direct flights between Taraz and Urzhar — a nonstop option does not exist on this route.
Two main connecting options are available: via Almaty, where SCAT operates both legs, and via Astana, from where Vietjet Qazaqstan flies to Urzhar. The choice depends on the day of the week and how convenient the connection is.
The Almaty routing is usually shorter in distance, while the Astana one can be more convenient in terms of departure times. When comparing offers, pay attention to the layover length, the arrival time in Urzhar and whether the journey is issued on a single ticket.
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Urzhar airport
Urzhar airport (UZR) is located about 3 km east of the village centre and is reached by taxi. It is a small airport serving domestic flights.
What to see in Urzhar
Urzhar is a district centre in eastern Kazakhstan, in the Abai region, set in the foothills of the Tarbagatai range. The district is mainly agricultural.
- Tarbagatai National Park — its administration is based in Urzhar itself
- Barlyk-Arasan — thermal springs and a sanatorium in the Urzhar district
- A branch of the regional museum of local history — ethnography, archaeology and district history in three halls
- The Tarbagatai ridge (Barkytbel) — the mountain range in whose foothills the village lies
- Lake Alakol — a large salt lake in the south-west of the district
- The Alakol State Nature Reserve — part of the reserve lies within the Urzhar district
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