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This page gathers information about the Turkistan — Usharal route: the distance and approximate travel time, connecting options, the airlines operating each leg, details about the arrival airport and tips on what to see in and around Usharal.
General information about flights between Turkistan and Usharal
The distance between Turkistan and Usharal is about 1,020 km as the crow flies. There are no nonstop flights on this route: a direct flight would take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes. Both cities are in Kazakhstan and share the same time zone (UTC+5), so there is no time difference. This is a domestic flight and no visa is required. Demand rises noticeably in summer: Usharal is the gateway to Lake Alakol, a destination for holidaymakers from all over the country.
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Flight schedule Turkistan — Usharal
There are no nonstop Turkistan — Usharal flights in the timetable. The itinerary is built from a Turkistan — Almaty flight and a connecting Almaty — Usharal service, with the second leg taking about 1 hour 15 minutes. The overall duration depends above all on the waiting time in Almaty.
Frequencies on the individual legs vary by season — in summer, at the height of the Alakol travel season, there are noticeably more options. Fares are calculated dynamically, so it is best to check current flights and prices for your dates in the Freedom Travel search.
How much does a flight from Turkistan to Usharal cost
The price depends on the departure date, the airlines you choose, the season, the length of the connection and how far in advance you book. We do not publish fixed prices because fares change constantly. You will see the exact amount including all fees in the Freedom Travel search and can pay by card online.
Which airlines fly the Turkistan — Usharal route
- FlyArystan — connecting flights (from Turkistan to Almaty)
- SCAT Airlines — connecting flights (from Turkistan to Almaty and onward from Almaty to Usharal)
Usharal has scheduled service to Almaty only, operated by SCAT Airlines. The full, up-to-date list of carriers for your chosen date is shown by the Freedom Travel search.
How to get from Turkistan to Usharal: travel options
There is no nonstop flight between Turkistan and Usharal, so a single-flight option is not available on this route.
The main way to travel is a connection in Almaty. You fly from Turkistan to Almaty and then transfer to the SCAT Airlines service to Usharal. As an alternative, many travellers fly to Almaty and continue to Lake Alakol overland.
When comparing itineraries, look not only at the fare but also at the connection time in Almaty: flights to Usharal do not operate daily, so an overnight stop in Almaty is sometimes more comfortable than waiting many hours at the airport.
Find return flights from Usharal to Turkistan
Usharal airport
Usharal Airport (USJ) is located about 8 km west of the town. It is a small airport with a single scheduled destination — flights to Almaty. The town can be reached by taxi, and in summer transfers also take passengers on to the resort villages on the shore of 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, and the surrounding area is full of protected land and scenic natural sites.
- Lake Alakol — a well-known lake with healing water and beaches nearby
- Alakol State Nature Reserve — the reserve administration is based in Usharal
- Tentek river delta — protected wetlands close to the town
- Lake Sasykkol — a large lake about 34 km north of the town
- Akshi village on Alakol — a resort area on the lake shore, about 60 km from the town
- Dzungarian Gate — a mountain pass between the Dzungarian Alatau and the Barlyk range
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