Air tickets Zhezkazgan — Taraz

If you are looking for flights from Zhezkazgan to Taraz, start your search on the Freedom Travel website or app. In a couple of minutes you can find a suitable itinerary, compare airline offers by price and travel time, reserve a seat and pay for the ticket online with a bank card.

This page brings together practical information about the route: the distance between the cities, the approximate travel time, available connection options, the list of airlines, what makes up the ticket price, plus details about the arrival airport and what to see in Taraz.

General information about flights between Zhezkazgan and Taraz

The distance between Zhezkazgan and Taraz is about 609 km as the crow flies. There are currently no scheduled non-stop flights on this route, so the journey is made with a connection — most often via Almaty or Astana. Total travel time including the layover starts at roughly 4 hours 30 minutes and depends on the itinerary you choose and how long you wait at the transit airport. Both cities are in Kazakhstan and share the same time zone, so there is no time difference between Zhezkazgan and Taraz. This is a domestic flight and no visa is required. The route is popular with business travellers as well as with tourists interested in the medieval monuments of Taraz.

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Flight schedule Zhezkazgan — Taraz

The trip from Zhezkazgan to Taraz runs through a transit airport: first a flight from Zhezkazgan to Almaty or Astana, then a connecting flight on to Taraz. The first leg takes about 1 hour 30 minutes, the second around 1 hour 5 minutes, plus the waiting time between flights.

Frequency on both legs varies by season and day of the week, so it is easiest to check the current schedule directly in Freedom Travel search for your dates. Fares are dynamic: the closer the departure date and the higher the demand, the more the trip usually costs.

How much does a flight from Zhezkazgan to Taraz 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 results show the final amount including all fees, and you can pay online with a bank card.

Which airlines fly the Zhezkazgan — Taraz route

• SCAT Airlines — connecting flights (via Almaty or Astana)
• Qazaq Air — connecting flights (via Astana)

The list 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 Taraz: travel options

There are currently no scheduled non-stop flights between Zhezkazgan and Taraz: Zhezkazgan Airport serves Astana, Almaty, Karaganda and Shymkent, while Taraz is connected by air with Almaty, Astana and Atyrau.

The most convenient option is a single-connection itinerary via Almaty or Astana. You fly from Zhezkazgan to one of these hubs and then transfer to a flight to Taraz. Such itineraries are available on almost any day, and you can choose either a short layover or one with plenty of buffer time.

When comparing options, look not only at the price but also at the total travel time and the length of the layover: a short connection saves time, while a longer one reduces the risk of missing the second flight. Also check whether the trip is issued on a single ticket — in that case baggage is usually checked through to Taraz.

Find return flights from Taraz to Zhezkazgan

Taraz airport

Flights arrive at Taraz (Aulie-Ata) Airport, code DMB. It is located about 7 km south-west of the city centre, and you can reach the city by taxi. The airport is compact, so it usually takes little time from leaving the aircraft to collecting your baggage.

What to see in Taraz

Taraz is one of the oldest cities in Kazakhstan, with more than a thousand years of history. It is known for its medieval architectural monuments, most of which are within walking distance of the centre.

• Aisha Bibi Mausoleum — a medieval architectural monument near the city
• Karakhan Mausoleum — a historic mausoleum in the city centre
• Tekturmas Mausoleum — an ancient memorial complex on the bank of the Talas River
• Museum of Local History — exhibits on the history of the region
• Kali Yunus Oriental Bathhouse — a late 19th-century architectural monument
• Hibatulla Tarazi Mosque — the central mosque of the city

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