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This page covers the essentials of the route: the distance and approximate travel time, how the schedule works, what the ticket price depends on, which airlines operate the journey, the available connection options, plus details about Kostanay airport and what to see in the city.
General information about flights between Usharal and Kostanay
The distance between the cities is about 1462 km as the crow flies. A non-stop flight would take roughly 2 hours 20 minutes, but there is no direct service on this route, so with a connection the journey takes from 7 hours. Both cities are in the same time zone (UTC+5), so there is no time difference. This is a domestic flight within Kazakhstan and no visa is required — an ID card or passport is enough. The route links the south-east of the country with the northern farming region and is used mainly by local residents and business travellers.
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Flight schedule Usharal — Kostanay
There are no non-stop flights between Usharal and Kostanay in the timetable. The itinerary is assembled from two flights via Almaty: first the short Usharal — Almaty hop of about an hour, then the Almaty — Kostanay flight of roughly 2 hours 30 minutes.
Flights from Almaty to Kostanay operate regularly, while departures from Usharal are noticeably more frequent in the summer season. It is easier to check the current schedule for a specific date in the Freedom Travel search. Fares are dynamic and depend on demand and how far in advance you book.
How much does a flight from Usharal to Kostanay cost
The price is made up of both segments and depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, the fare and how early you buy the ticket. There is no fixed price for this route, so it is best to check the final amount including all fees in the Freedom Travel search — the ticket can be paid for online by bank card.
Which airlines operate the Usharal — Kostanay route
- SCAT — connecting flights (via Almaty)
- FlyArystan — connecting flights (via Almaty or Astana)
- Air Astana — connecting flights (via Astana)
- Vietjet Qazaqstan — connecting flights (via Astana)
The Usharal — Almaty leg is operated by SCAT, the Almaty — Kostanay flights by FlyArystan, while Air Astana, FlyArystan and Vietjet Qazaqstan serve the Astana — Kostanay route. The mix of carriers and segment combinations changes by season, so the full list of options for your date is shown in the Freedom Travel search.
How to get from Usharal to Kostanay: travel options
There is no direct Usharal — Kostanay flight in the timetable, so a non-stop option is not available on this route.
The main way is a connection in Almaty: a short regional hop to Almaty and an onward flight to Kostanay. This is the fastest option when the layover works out well.
The second option is routing via Astana: there are more flights to Kostanay from there, which makes it easier to find a convenient connection, although the total travel time may grow because of the double transfer. Compare the total travel time, the length of the layovers and the final price. No transit visa is needed — the whole journey stays within Kazakhstan.
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Kostanay airport
Kostanay Airport (code KSN) is located about 5 km west of the city centre. It is one of the closest airports to a city centre in the country; you can reach the city by taxi or bus in around 10 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 industry, while its surroundings are notable for their nature reserves.
- Regional History Museum — displays on the history and nature of the region
- Central Park — a recreation spot for city residents
- Naurzum Nature Reserve — a UNESCO-listed nature 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 the Virgin Lands campaign
- Tobol River embankment — a landscaped promenade by the water
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