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How to get fromAlmaty to Tian Shanby plane, unknown, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Almaty to Tian Shan by plane, unknown, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Aksu Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Aksu Airport (AKU)plane plane ALA - AKU
    2. Walk from Aksu Airport (AKU) to Tian Shanunknown unknown
    8h 42m

  2. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Bishkek Avtovokzalbus bus 701
    2. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Kashgarbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kashgar to Aksutrain train
    4. Walk from Aksu to Tian Shanunknown unknown
    29h 53m

  3. Fly to Yining Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Yining Airport (YIN)plane plane ALA - YIN
    2. Walk from Yining Airport (YIN) to Tian Shanunknown unknown
    8h 33m

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Aksu Airport (AKU) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket¥921Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Tian Shan, China?

There is no direct connection from Almaty to Tian Shan. However, you can take the line 92 bus to Ogareva, walk to Almaty International Airport (ALA) airport, fly to Aksu Airport (AKU), then travel to Tian Shan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Tian Shan via Bishkek Avtovokzal, Kashgar, Kashgar, and Aksu in around 29h 53m.

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