Air tickets Zhezkazgan — Urzhar

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This page brings together the key facts about the route: the distance, the approximate travel time, the connecting options, information about the airlines, the arrival airport and what to see in and around Urzhar.

General information about flights between Zhezkazgan and Urzhar

The distance between Zhezkazgan and Urzhar is about 1,050 km in a straight line. There are no scheduled direct flights between them, so the journey is made with a connection; a nonstop flight over that distance would take around 1 hour 50 minutes. Both places are in Kazakhstan and share the same time zone (UTC+5), so there is no time difference. No visa is required — this is a domestic flight within Kazakhstan. The route is not a mass-market one: it is used for work and family trips, and by travellers heading to the Tarbagatai foothills.

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Flight schedule Zhezkazgan — Urzhar

There are no direct Zhezkazgan — Urzhar flights in the timetable. The journey is built from two legs: via Astana (Zhezkazgan to Astana about 1 hour 35 minutes, Astana to Urzhar roughly 1 hour 50 minutes) or via Almaty (Zhezkazgan to Almaty about 1 hour 30 minutes, Almaty to Urzhar roughly 1 hour 15 minutes). With the layover included the trip takes from 5 hours.

There are few flights on either leg, they do not operate daily, and fares are dynamic. It is easiest to check the current schedule and seat availability in Freedom Travel search for your dates.

How much does a flight from Zhezkazgan to Urzhar cost

The price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season and how far in advance you buy. The route has no fixed fare, so it is best to check the exact amount in Freedom Travel search for your dates: the final price with all fees is shown right away, and you can pay online by card.

Which airlines fly the Zhezkazgan — Urzhar route

• Vietjet Qazaqstan — connecting flights (via Astana): the carrier operates both the Zhezkazgan — Astana leg and the direct Astana — Urzhar service (summer season)
• SCAT — operates one of the legs (via Almaty): the carrier operates both legs of that option

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How to get from Zhezkazgan to Urzhar: travel options

There are no direct flights between Zhezkazgan and Urzhar — a nonstop option does not exist on this route.

Two main connecting options are available: via Astana, where Vietjet Qazaqstan flies on to Urzhar (summer season), and via Almaty, where SCAT operates both legs. The choice depends on the day of the week and how convenient the connection is.

The Astana routing is often more logical geographically, while the Almaty one can work better in terms of departure times. When comparing offers, pay attention to the layover length, the arrival time in Urzhar and whether the journey is issued on a single ticket.

Find return flights from Urzhar to Zhezkazgan

Urzhar airport

Urzhar airport (UZR) is located about 3 km east of the village centre and is reached by taxi. It is a small airport serving domestic flights.

What to see in Urzhar

Urzhar is a district centre in eastern Kazakhstan, in the Abai region, set in the foothills of the Tarbagatai range. The district is mainly agricultural.

• Tarbagatai National Park — its administration is based in Urzhar itself
• Barlyk-Arasan — thermal springs and a sanatorium in the Urzhar district
• A branch of the regional museum of local history — ethnography, archaeology and district history in three halls
• The Tarbagatai ridge (Barkytbel) — the mountain range in whose foothills the village lies
• Lake Alakol — a large salt lake in the south-west of the district
• The Alakol State Nature Reserve — part of the reserve lies within the Urzhar district

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