| Duration | 11h 14m |
|---|---|
| Distance | 469 km |
| Average price | $31 |
| Nearby airports | 5 found |
The nearest airport to Kazakhstan is Shimkent (CIT). However, there are better options for getting to Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Almaty 2 twice daily. Tickets cost $18 - $25 and the journey takes 17h 22m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Shymkent Samal Bus Terminal operates a bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Almaty Sayran Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $16 and the journey takes 11h.
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The nearest airport to Kazakhstan is Zhezkazgan (DZN) Airport which is 83.9 km away.
More informationIt takes 19h 25m to get from Almaty to Nur-Sultan (NQZ) Airport.
More informationWe recommend flying to Nur-Sultan (NQZ) Airport, which is 957.6 km away from Almaty. The train via Astana Nurly Zhol from Nur-Sultan (NQZ) to Almaty takes 19h 25m.
More informationThere are 189+ hotels available in Kazakhstan.
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