There are 7 ways to get from Almaty to Zhangatas by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Shymkent International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)plane ALA - CIT
- Take the taxi from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Zhangatastaxi
5h 43m$62–111Bus, taxi
cheapest- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Turkestan bus stationbus 219
- Take the taxi from Kentau to Zhangatastaxi
18h 26m$34–45Train, taxi
- Take the train from Almaty 2 to Turkestantrain 077Т
- Take the taxi from Kentau to Zhangatastaxi
23h 4m$36–193Drive 652 km
- Drive from Almaty to Zhangatascar 652 km
8h 36m$42–61Fly to Taraz Airport, taxi
- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Taraz Airport (DMB)plane ALA - DMB
- Take the taxi from Taraz Airport (DMB) to Zhangatastaxi
5h 28m$162–320Fly to Turkistan, taxi
- Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Turkistan (HSA)plane ALA - HSA
- Take the taxi from Turkistan-Airport-HSA to Zhangatastaxi
6h 33m$71–243Bus, taxi via Taraz
- Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Taraz bus stationbus 235
- Take the bus from Taraz bus station to Kentaubus
- Take the taxi from Kentau to Zhangatastaxi
20h 33m
Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Almaty to Zhangatas is to bus and taxi which costs $30 - $45 and takes 18h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Almaty to Zhangatas is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 28m and costs $160 - $320.
The distance between Almaty and Zhangatas is 818 km. The road distance is 652 km.
The best way to get from Almaty to Zhangatas without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 18h 26m and costs $30 - $45.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Almaty to Zhangatas, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Almaty to Zhangatas is 652 km. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Almaty to Zhangatas.
There are one+ hotels available in Zhangatas.
What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Zhangatas, Kazakhstan?
There is no direct connection from Almaty to Zhangatas. However, you can take the line 92 bus to Ogareva, walk to Almaty International Airport (ALA) airport, fly to Shymkent International Airport (CIT), then take the taxi to Zhangatas. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Turkestan bus station, take the bus to Kentau, then take the taxi to Zhangatas.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Taraz Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Turkistan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $45–220
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Shymkent International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–500
Flights from Almaty International Airport to Turkistan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $45–220
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Turkestan
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–33
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $19–21
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $28–33
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Turkestan
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $45–65
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $45–60
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $16–20
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Almaty 2 to Turkestan
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $90–130
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $130–170
- Phone
- +7 727 396-70-63
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Turkestan bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Taraz bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal
Bus from Taraz bus station to Kentau
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
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