If you need air tickets from Urzhar to Ust-Kamenogorsk, the Freedom Travel website and app let you quickly find a suitable flight, compare airline offers, book a seat and pay for the ticket online by bank card.
This page brings together the key information about the route: the distance and approximate travel time, which airlines operate the flights, which cities are the most convenient for a connection, what the ticket price depends on, and also what to see in Ust-Kamenogorsk and how to get from the airport into the city.
General information about flights between Urzhar and Ust-Kamenogorsk
The straight-line distance between Urzhar and Ust-Kamenogorsk is about 335 kilometres. There are no scheduled non-stop flights between the cities, so the trip is made with a connection and takes from four hours including the layover. Both cities are in Kazakhstan and share the same time zone, so there is no time difference. No visa is required: this is a domestic flight within Kazakhstan. The route is popular with residents of the Abai Region and the East Kazakhstan Region, who fly for work and family reasons, for studies and for medical treatment.
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Flight schedule Urzhar — Ust-Kamenogorsk
There are no non-stop flights on this route, so the schedule is made up of two flights with a connection in Almaty or Astana. The Urzhar — Almaty leg takes about 1 hour 15 minutes and the Almaty — Ust-Kamenogorsk leg roughly 1 hour 30 minutes. Routing via Astana means more time in the air, but the connection is sometimes more convenient.
The number of flights and departure days change with the season and with airline decisions, so it is easiest to check the current schedule for your date in the Freedom Travel search. Prices are dynamic and depend on demand.
How much does a flight from Urzhar to Ust-Kamenogorsk cost
The fare depends on the departure date, the airline, the season and how far in advance you buy the ticket. On connecting routes the price also depends on the connection city and the length of the layover. The Freedom Travel search shows the current price for your dates: all fees are already included in the final amount, and you can pay online by bank card.
Which airlines fly the Urzhar — Ust-Kamenogorsk route
- SCAT Airlines — connecting flights (via Almaty)
- Vietjet Qazaqstan — connecting flights (via Astana)
- Air Astana — connecting flights (via Almaty or Astana)
- FlyArystan — connecting flights (via Almaty or Astana)
The list of carriers and the available connections can change, so check the full list of airlines for your specific date in the Freedom Travel search.
How to get from Urzhar to Ust-Kamenogorsk: travel options
There are currently no non-stop flights between Urzhar and Ust-Kamenogorsk: Urzhar airport has regular service to Almaty and Astana.
The main options are a single connection in Almaty or in Astana. Ust-Kamenogorsk receives flights from both cities, so finding a connection is usually straightforward.
When comparing options, look not only at the price but also at the total travel time: the routing via Almaty is shorter in distance, while the one via Astana sometimes offers better departure times. The Freedom Travel search shows the layover length and the baggage terms for each option.
Find return flights from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Urzhar
Ust-Kamenogorsk airport
Flights are handled by Ust-Kamenogorsk (Oskemen) Airport, code UKK. It lies about 13 km north-west of the city centre, and you can reach the city by taxi or by bus.
What to see in Ust-Kamenogorsk
Ust-Kamenogorsk is a large industrial and cultural centre in eastern Kazakhstan at the confluence of the Irtysh and the Ulba. The city is the gateway to the Kazakh Altai, so many travellers stop here before heading into the mountains.
- Irtysh embankment — a popular place for a walk
- Ethnopark — an open-air museum with buildings of the peoples of the region
- Left Bank complex — a park area with ponds and a zoo
- East Kazakhstan Regional Museum of Arts — a collection of works by Kazakh and foreign artists
- Khalifa Altai Mosque — a large mosque with four minarets on the left bank of the Irtysh
- St Andrew Cathedral — the main Orthodox church of the East Kazakhstan diocese
Heading to Ust-Kamenogorsk? Choose a convenient departure date and book your ticket on Freedom Travel — the search will show the available options connecting in Almaty or Astana.