Air tickets Zhezkazgan — Turkistan

Planning a trip and want to buy flights from Zhezkazgan to Turkistan? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find a suitable itinerary, compare offers from different airlines by price and travel time, reserve a seat and pay for the ticket online — the whole process takes just a few minutes.

Below you will find everything you need before booking: the distance between the cities, the approximate travel time with a connection, available connection options, the list of airlines, what the ticket price depends on, plus information about the arrival airport and the sights of Turkistan.

General information about flights between Zhezkazgan and Turkistan

The distance between Zhezkazgan and Turkistan is about 494 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 Astana or Almaty. Total travel time including the layover starts at roughly 4 hours 40 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 Turkistan. This is a domestic flight and no visa is required. The route is especially popular with pilgrims and tourists: Turkistan is the spiritual centre of the country, home to UNESCO World Heritage monuments.

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Flight schedule Zhezkazgan — Turkistan

The route consists of two legs: a flight from Zhezkazgan to Astana or Almaty, and then a connecting flight on to Turkistan. The first leg takes about 1 hour 5 minutes when flying to Astana and around 1 hour 30 minutes when flying to Almaty; the second takes roughly 1 hour 50 minutes. The waiting time between flights is added on top.

The number of flights on each leg varies by season and day of the week, so it is easiest to check the current schedule in Freedom Travel search for the date you need. 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 Turkistan 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 — Turkistan route

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

The set of carriers and connection options is updated 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 Turkistan: travel options

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

The best option is a single-connection itinerary via Astana or Almaty. You fly from Zhezkazgan to a hub and then transfer to a flight to Turkistan. Such connections are available on most days of the week, and you can choose either a quick option or an itinerary with a comfortable buffer between flights.

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, a long one reduces the risk of missing the second flight. If the trip is issued on a single ticket, baggage is usually checked through to Turkistan.

Find return flights from Turkistan to Zhezkazgan

Turkistan airport

Flights arrive at Turkistan International Airport (Hazret Sultan), code HSA. It is located about 23 km east of the city centre, and you can reach the city by taxi or bus. The airport opened in 2021 and is designed for the growing flow of tourists.

What to see in Turkistan

Turkistan is an ancient city and the spiritual centre of Kazakhstan, known for its historical monuments. Today it is a fast-developing tourist destination where centuries-old mausoleums sit alongside modern cultural complexes.

• Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the main landmark of the city
• Karavansaray tourist complex — a modern cultural and entertainment centre
• Hilvet underground mosque — a historic site linked to Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
• Arystan Bab Mausoleum — a revered monument in the surroundings of the city
• Mausoleum of Rabia Sultan Begim — a 15th-century monument next to the Yasawi complex
• Kultobe settlement — an ancient site in the historic part of Turkistan

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