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This page gathers all the practical information about the route: the distance between the cities, the approximate travel time with a connection, available connection options, the list of airlines, what makes up the ticket price, plus details about the arrival airport and what to see in Kokshetau.
General information about flights between Zhezkazgan and Kokshetau
The distance between Zhezkazgan and Kokshetau is about 639 km as the crow flies. There are no scheduled non-stop flights on this route, so the journey is made with a connection — most often via Almaty, less frequently via Shymkent. Total travel time including the layover starts at roughly 5 hours 30 minutes and depends on the itinerary and the waiting time at the transit airport. Both cities are in Kazakhstan and share the same time zone, so there is no time difference between Zhezkazgan and Kokshetau. This is a domestic flight and no visa is required. The route is of interest to business travellers heading to Akmola Region and to tourists on their way to the Burabay resorts.
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Flight schedule Zhezkazgan — Kokshetau
The route consists of two legs: first a flight from Zhezkazgan to Almaty or Shymkent, then a connecting flight on to Kokshetau. The first leg takes about 1 hour 30 minutes; the second takes around 2 hours from Almaty and roughly 1 hour 40 minutes from Shymkent. The waiting time between flights is added on top.
Frequency on both legs varies noticeably by season and day of the week, so it is easiest to check the current schedule in Freedom Travel search for your date. Fares are dynamic: the closer the departure and the higher the demand, the more expensive the ticket usually is.
How much does a flight from Zhezkazgan to Kokshetau cost
The ticket price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, the connection option and how far in advance you book. There is no fixed price on this route, so it is best to check the current fare in Freedom Travel search: the final amount including all fees is displayed immediately, and you can pay online with a bank card.
Which airlines fly the Zhezkazgan — Kokshetau route
- SCAT Airlines — connecting flights (via Almaty or Shymkent)
- Vietjet Qazaqstan — connecting flights (via Astana, with an onward connection)
The set of carriers and available connections changes from time to time. You will see the full list of airlines for your chosen date in the search results on Freedom Travel.
How to get from Zhezkazgan to Kokshetau: travel options
There are currently no scheduled non-stop flights between Zhezkazgan and Kokshetau: Zhezkazgan Airport serves Astana, Almaty, Karaganda and Shymkent, while Kokshetau Airport receives flights from Almaty, Shymkent and Aktau.
The main option is a single-connection itinerary via Almaty: you fly from Zhezkazgan to Almaty and then take a flight on to Kokshetau. A connection via Shymkent is also possible. Note that the schedule on the Kokshetau leg is less dense than on trunk routes, so it is worth choosing your departure date well in advance.
An alternative is to fly to Astana and continue by road: the cities are about 300 km apart. When comparing options, consider not only the price but also the total travel time and the length of the layover. If the trip is issued on a single ticket, baggage is usually checked through to Kokshetau.
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Kokshetau airport
Flights arrive at Kokshetau Airport, code KOV. It is located about 15 km north-east of the city centre, and you can reach the city by taxi. The airport is small, so post-arrival formalities take very little time.
What to see in Kokshetau
Kokshetau is the administrative centre of Akmola Region in northern Kazakhstan. The city serves as the gateway to the Burabay resort area, and is itself pleasant for its calm lakeside promenade and local history museums.
- Burabay (Borovoye) National Park — a scenic resort area with lakes and rocks near the city
- Lake Kopa — a city lake with an embankment
- Regional Museum of Local History — exhibits on the history and nature of the region
- Monument to Abylai Khan — a monument on the central square of the city
- Museum of the History of Kokshetau — exhibits on the city history in a historic building
- Nauan Hazret Mosque — the largest mosque in the city, opened in 2015
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