Air tickets Urumqi — Karaganda

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Here you will find useful information about the route: the distance and approximate travel time, the best cities to connect through, which airlines operate each leg, what makes up the fare, plus details about Karaganda airport and the local sights.

General information about flights between Urumqi and Karaganda

The distance between Urumqi and Karaganda is about 1,250 km. There are no non-stop flights on this route, so the journey is flown with a connection and takes from around 5 hours, whereas a non-stop flight over that distance would take roughly 2 hours. The time difference is 3 hours: Karaganda is 3 hours behind the Beijing time that Urumqi runs on. Many foreign nationals may enter Kazakhstan visa-free; the conditions depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. The route is used by business travellers, industrial-sector workers and people visiting family in central Kazakhstan.

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Urumqi — Karaganda flight schedule

There is no non-stop service between Urumqi and Karaganda. Sary-Arka airport serves a fairly small number of destinations, so the main option is a connection in Almaty: the Urumqi — Almaty leg takes about 1 hour 50 minutes, and the Almaty — Karaganda flight roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.

Frequency on each leg changes by season and day of the week, so it is easier to check the schedule for a specific date in Freedom Travel search. Fares are dynamic and depend on demand and seat availability.

How much does a flight from Urumqi to Karaganda cost

The price depends on the departure date, the airlines you choose, the season, the layover length and how far in advance you book. We do not publish a fixed figure: Freedom Travel search shows the current amount for your dates, with all fees included and online card payment.

Which airlines fly the Urumqi — Karaganda route

• Air Astana — the Urumqi — Almaty leg
• China Southern — the Urumqi — Almaty and Urumqi — Astana legs
• FlyArystan — the Almaty — Karaganda leg, and also the Urumqi — Astana leg
• SCAT Airlines — operates one of the legs to Karaganda from Shymkent and Aktau

The mix of carriers and connections changes over time, so check the full list of combinations for your chosen date in Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Urumqi to Karaganda: your flight options

There is no non-stop Urumqi — Karaganda flight — the whole route is flown with a connection.

The default option is via Almaty: about 1 hour 50 minutes, then roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on to Karaganda. Combinations via Shymkent are also possible, as SCAT Airlines flies from there to Karaganda. It is also worth considering flying into Astana, which is about 200 km from Karaganda by road — handy when no suitable air connection is available.

The Almaty routing usually offers the widest choice of dates and the shortest total travel time, while the Astana option can be cheaper but adds a road transfer. If you plan to connect outside Kazakhstan, check whether you need a transit visa.

Find return flights from Karaganda to Urumqi

Karaganda airport

Flights arrive at Sary-Arka International Airport (KGF), about 20 km south-east of the city centre. Taxis and buses run to the centre.

What to see in Karaganda

Karaganda is a major industrial centre of central Kazakhstan, historically tied to coal mining, and the administrative centre of its region.

• KarLag Museum and Memorial Complex in Dolinka — a museum to the memory of victims of political repression
• Ecological Museum — known for its display connected with the space launch site and the region environment
• Central Park — a popular place for locals to relax
• Central Mosque — one of the main mosques in the city
• Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima — a Catholic cathedral in the neo-Gothic style
• Miners Glory Monument — a monument devoted to the mining history of the city

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