There are 5 ways to get from Karaganda to Almaty Airport (ALA) by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane KGF - ALA
1h 55m$54–125Train via Abylay Khana
cheapest- Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Almaty 2train 004Ц / ...
14h 36m$15–210Bus
- Take the bus from Karagandy Bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus A500
17h 49m$23Drive 983.1 km
- Drive from Karaganda to Almaty Airport (ALA)car 983.1 km
8h 35m$38–55Train
- Take the train from Karaganda Pass to Almaty 1train 044Ц / ...
20h 35m$17–209
Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karaganda to Almaty Airport (ALA) is to bus which costs $23 and takes 17h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Karaganda to Almaty Airport (ALA) is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $50 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaganda station to Almaty Airport (ALA). However, there are services departing from Karagandy Bus station and arriving at Ogareva via Sayran. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaganda to Almaty Airport (ALA). However, there are services departing from Karaganda Pass and arriving at Almaty 2 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 36m.
The distance between Karaganda and Almaty Airport (ALA) is 783 km. The road distance is 983.1 km.
The best way to get from Karaganda to Almaty Airport (ALA) without a car is to train via Abylay Khana which takes 14h 36m and costs $15 - $210.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Karaganda to Almaty Airport (ALA), including transfers.
Karaganda to Almaty Airport (ALA) bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Karagandy Bus station.
Karaganda to Almaty Airport (ALA) train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Karaganda Pass station.
The best way to get from Karaganda to Almaty Airport (ALA) is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs $50 - $130. Alternatively, you can train via Abylay Khana, which costs $15 - $210 and takes 14h 36m, you could also bus, which costs $23 and takes 17h 49m.
What companies run services between Karaganda, Kazakhstan and Almaty Airport (ALA), Kazakhstan?
Flyr and World Ticket fly from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Karaganda Pass to Almaty 2 3 times a day. Tickets cost $15–22 and the journey takes 13h 59m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Friday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $50–500
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Friday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Karaganda Pass to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $40–60
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $30–45
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $15–22
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Karaganda Pass to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $22–29
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $15–22
Train from Karaganda Pass to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $22–30
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $16–22
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- railways.kz
Train from Karaganda Pass to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $110–150
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $150–210
Train from Karaganda Pass to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://railways.kz/en/
- Schedules at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/post/schedule?_locale=us
- Book at
- https://bilet.railways.kz/?_locale=us
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $110–160
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $150–210
- Website
- saparzhai.kz
Bus from Karagandy Bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22
- Website
- https://saparzhai.kz/
- Schedules at
- https://saparzhai.kz/расписание-автобусов
- Website
- karaganda.avokzal.kz
Bus from Karagandy Bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22
- Website
- https://karaganda.avokzal.kz/
- Schedules at
- https://karaganda.avokzal.kz/расписание-автобусов
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More Questions & Answers
Karaganda to Almaty Airport (ALA) bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Almaty Sayran Bus Station.
Karaganda to Almaty Airport (ALA) train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Almaty 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaganda to Almaty Airport (ALA) is 983 km. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from Karaganda to Almaty Airport (ALA).
There are 3688+ hotels available in Almaty Airport (ALA).