Air tickets Urzhar — Usharal

Need flights from Urzhar to Usharal? On the Freedom Travel website and mobile app you can pick a suitable option, compare connections from different airlines, book your seat and pay for the ticket online by bank card.

This page brings together the key information about the route: the distance between the two places, the approximate travel time, how the itinerary is put together, which airlines serve it, what the ticket price depends on, plus details about the arrival airport and what to see in Usharal.

General information about flights between Urzhar and Usharal

The distance between Urzhar and Usharal is very short — about 120 kilometres in a straight line. There are no scheduled non-stop flights between them: both airports are linked by air to major cities rather than to each other. The trip is therefore made with a connection, most often via Almaty, and including the layover it takes roughly four hours or more. Both places are in the same time zone, so there is no need to change your watch. This is a domestic flight within Kazakhstan and no visa is required. The route is used mainly for work and family travel, and by visitors heading to Lake Alakol.

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Flight schedule Urzhar — Usharal

There is no single timetable for this route because no non-stop flights exist. The journey consists of two legs: Urzhar — Almaty at about an hour and a quarter and Almaty — Usharal at roughly an hour. The total travel time depends largely on how well the two flights connect.

The frequency on both legs varies with the season and the day of the week, so it is best to check the current schedule for your date in the Freedom Travel search. Airfares are dynamic: the same combination of flights can cost differently on different days.

How much does a flight from Urzhar to Usharal cost

The price depends on the departure date, the airline and fare you choose, the season and how far in advance you book. We do not publish a fixed price because it changes every day. To see the real amount for your dates, enter them in the Freedom Travel search: the final price already includes all fees and you can pay online by bank card.

Which airlines fly the Urzhar — Usharal route

• SCAT Airlines — connecting flights (via Almaty): the Urzhar — Almaty and Almaty — Usharal legs

The carriers and connections available depend on the date you select. You will see the full up-to-date list of airlines in the search results on Freedom Travel.

How to get from Urzhar to Usharal: your flight options

There are no non-stop flights between Urzhar and Usharal: both airports serve major cities, not each other.

The main flying option is a connection via Almaty: first the flight out of Urzhar, then a connecting flight to Usharal. Given that the two places are only about 120 kilometres apart, many travellers prefer to go by road instead: a car or bus trip takes a few hours and involves no waiting for a connection.

When comparing options, look not only at the ticket price but also at the total travel time including the layover and the transfers to and from the airports. The route is domestic, no transit visa is needed, and an ID card or passport is enough for boarding.

Find return flights from Usharal to Urzhar

Usharal airport

Flights are handled by Usharal airport (USJ), located about 8 km west of the town. The airport is small and formalities are quick, and you can reach the town by taxi. In season it handles many holidaymakers heading for Lake Alakol.

What to see in Usharal

Usharal is a small town in south-eastern Kazakhstan, in the Zhetysu region. It serves as the gateway to the popular Lake Alakol, so most reasons to come here have to do with nature and lakeside holidays.

• Lake Alakol — a well-known lake with mineral-rich water and beaches nearby
• Alakol Nature Reserve — the reserve administration is based in Usharal
• The Tentek river delta — protected wetlands close to the town
• Lake Sasykkol — a large lake about 34 km north of the town
• The village of Akshi on Alakol — a resort area on the lakeshore, about 60 km from the town
• The Dzungarian Gate — a mountain pass between the Dzungarian Alatau and the Barlyk range

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