You are looking for air tickets from Urzhar to Kostanay. On the Freedom Travel website and app you can put together an itinerary, compare connection options and fares, reserve a seat and pay for the ticket online by bank card.
This page collects all the practical information on the route: how long the journey takes, what the schedule looks like, what the ticket price depends on, which airlines serve the direction, which cities the connection is built through, and what is worth seeing in Kostanay.
General information about flights between Urzhar and Kostanay
The distance between Urzhar and Kostanay is about 1,450 kilometres, making it one of the longest domestic routes out of Urzhar. There are no non-stop flights; the trip is made with one connection in Astana or Almaty and takes from five and a half hours including the layover. Both cities 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 used mainly by business travellers and by people visiting relatives in the north of the country.
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Flight schedule Urzhar — Kostanay
The journey is made up of two flights: first from Urzhar to Astana or Almaty, which takes between 1 hour 15 minutes and 1 hour 50 minutes, then a second segment to Kostanay of about an hour and a half. The total travel time depends on how the two flights line up.
Astana is the busiest connection point on this route: several carriers fly from there to Kostanay, so finding a convenient time is easier. Departure frequency shifts with the season, so specific dates are worth checking in the Freedom Travel search. Fares are dynamic and rise as the flight fills up.
How much does a flight from Urzhar to Kostanay cost
The ticket price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, the length of the connection and how early you book. There is no fixed fare on this route, so the current amount is best checked in the Freedom Travel search for your dates: the total shown includes all fees, and you can pay by card online.
Which airlines fly the Urzhar — Kostanay route
- Qazaq Air — connecting flights (via Astana)
- Air Astana — connecting flights (via Astana)
- FlyArystan — connecting flights (via Astana or Almaty)
- SCAT — connecting flights (via Almaty)
The set of carriers and available connections is updated from time to time, so the full current list of airlines for your chosen date is easiest to confirm in the Freedom Travel search.
How to get from Urzhar to Kostanay: travel options
There is no non-stop service between Urzhar and Kostanay: Urzhar airport works with a small number of destinations and Kostanay is not one of them.
The main option is a flight with one connection. Via Astana the first segment is flown by Qazaq Air, and onward to Kostanay by Air Astana, FlyArystan and Qazaq Air. Via Almaty the first segment is operated by SCAT and the second by FlyArystan.
When comparing itineraries it makes sense to weigh not only the price but also the length of the layover: a short connection cuts travel time, a long one protects you from missing the second flight. Flexibility with dates helps too — the low-price calendar shows when flying is cheaper.
Find return flights from Kostanay to Urzhar
Kostanay airport
Arrivals are handled by Kostanay Airport (code KSN). It is about 5 kilometres west of the city centre, and you can reach the city by taxi or bus. Being so close to town is a clear advantage: the drive from the airport takes only a few minutes.
What to see in Kostanay
Kostanay is a large city in northern Kazakhstan and the centre of an agricultural region. It is known for its developed food and processing industries, and it is surrounded by steppe and lake landscapes.
- Regional Museum of History and Local Lore — exhibits on the history and nature of the region
- Central Park — a recreation spot for city residents
- Naurzum Nature Reserve — a UNESCO natural reserve in the region
- Maral Ishan Mosque — the oldest mosque in the city, built in the late 19th century
- Monument to the Virgin Lands Pioneers — a memorial to those who took part in developing the virgin lands
- Tobol River embankment — a landscaped riverside promenade
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