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Pegasus Airlines offers direct flights to Kazakhstan from Istanbul and Antalya. Almaty Airport (ALA) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT) are used for Kazakhstan flights. You can reach Almaty with direct flights from Sabiha Gökçen Airport and Antalya Airport, while direct flights to Shymkent depart from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport in Türkiye. Besides, passengers who want to visit the country from different points can travel to Kazakhstan with connecting flights via Istanbul and Antalya departing from various cities across the globe.
Transportation from Almaty Airport to City Centre
Almaty Airport is 15 km away from the city centre. Transportation alternatives from the airport are buses and taxis.
Bus
You can reach the city centre in approximately 30 - 35 minutes using the 79, 86, 92, 36, 41, and 106 buses that depart from the airport every 15 minutes.
Taxi – Car Rental
You can go to the city centre at any time with the taxis available at the airport. In addition, you can freely visit the city centre and other touristic areas with Pegasus car rental service.
Transportation from Shymkent International Airport to the City Centre
Shymkent Airport is 11 km away from the city centre. You can travel to the central areas from the airport by bus, matryoshka, and taxi.
Bus
You can reach the city centre by bus number 12, 12a and 2b departing from the airport. If you take any of these buses to the city centre, the journey would approximately be 20-25 minutes.
Matryoshka
You can reach the centre of Shymkent and the surrounding areas economically with matryoshkas. You can also get to the central areas by taking a taxi at the airport.
Public Transport
The options you can consider for public transport in Kazakhstan are buses, matryoshka, metro, trams, and taxis. You can visit many historical and tourist spots in the city by bus. Also, you can easily reach out-of-town distances with matryoshkas. Metro and tram lines in Almaty are among the fast and comfortable options. Trams serving on two different lines serve between Zhetysuskaya-Aksay and Zhetysuyskaya-Orbita. On the other hand, the metro line operates over eight stations.
What are the service hours of Kazakhstan’s public transport?
In Kazakhstan, buses operate between 07.00 and 22.00, and the Almaty metro runs between 06.00 and 24.00.
Is there a tourist travel card in Kazakhstan?
“Onay Card” is used for transportation in Kazakhstan. This card is valid in all public vehicles.
Kazakhstan Intercity Transportation
You can consider bus, matryoshka, and train alternatives for intercity transportation in Kazakhstan. You can visit many cities in the country with bus services from bus terminals. On the other hand, Trains provide transportation to many cities of Kazakhstan with day and night services. For example, after landing at Almaty Airport, you can take the bus to Almaty train stations and visit Shymkent and Astana from here.
Where to Stay in Kazakhstan?
In Kazakhstan, accommodation opportunities are various. You may find luxury hotels as well as budget hotels and rental apartments in almost every city. Depending on the purpose of your travel you may pick a convenient location. If you’d like to ski, you may pick the hotels near Shymbulak.
If you would like to sightsee, you may stay in the center of Almaty and use public transport. Find the best accommodation in Kazakhstan through our hotel reservation page.
Things to Do in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is a unique country with its natural beauty and modernism. Here are a few places you should definitely visit in Kazakhstan:
- Big Almaty Lake: The Big Almaty Lake, located at the top of the canyon of the same name, at a height of 2511 m, is fed by the Almaty River passing through it and it is a part of a wonderful national park. The lake is located in a pit that looks like a bright mirror, surrounded by magnificent hills.
- Bayterek Tower: This tower, which means "Tree of Life", is the symbol of the capital city Astana. The egg-shaped structure at the top of the tower symbolizes the beginning of life. You can watch the whole city from here.
- Shymbulak: Located near the city of Almaty, Shymbulak is a famous ski resort. Standing out with its central location, Shymbulak has many accommodation and restaurant facilities.
- Medeu: Medeo is an outdoor speed ski and skating rink. It is located in a mountainous valley on the southeast slope of Almaty. Medeo is the highest skating rink in the world. It got its name from Medeo, a traveler who lived here.
- Altyn-Emel National Park: This national park consists of great canyons and volcanic mountains. Besides, endangered plant and animal species are taken under protection in the park.
- Han Satir: Located in the capital city Astana, Han Satir is a huge shopping and amusement center. In addition to its unique architecture, Han Satir is a convenient place to find traditional gifts.
For all of these attractions and more, visit Kazakhstan Travel Guide.
Car Rental in Kazakhstan
You can also rent a car with Pegasus privileges if you want to consider a more comfortable option for city transportation when you arrive in Kazakhstan for business or leisure.
Kazakhstan Airports
We fly to Almaty, the biggest city of Kazakhstan, directly from İstanbul.
Almaty Airport
The airport is 15 km away from the city center. To get to the city center, you can take bus number 79, 86, 92 or 106. These buses pass through the train station on the way to the city center. The Journey from the airport to the city center takes approximately 45 minutes.
Below, you can find a piece of useful information that may be helpful during your Kazakhstan trip.
Things to Know Before Visiting Kazakhstan
- Public transport in Kazakhstan is heavily dependent on buses. But in big cities, there are many other public transport alternatives such as metro and trolleybus.
- In Almaty, there is a city transport card called “Onay” . You can get this card either at the airport or in the city center bus stops.
- Kazakhstan does not require a visa for Turkish citizens, in their travel less than 30 days. On the other hand, all the foreigners that enter Kazakhstan should declare their address in Kazakhstan if they would like to stay in the country for more than 5 days; otherwise, they encounter a fine.
- Kazakhstan does not have a coast and it is surrounded by the mountains. Thus, it has a continental climate. Summers in Kazakhstan are very hot and dry, whereas winters are cold and snowy. In January, the temperature may go below -15 Celsius degree. In July, it is usually around 25 degrees.
Essential Numbers
Country code: +7
General emergencies: 112
Ambulance: 103
Police: 102
Fire:101
Almaty Airport: +7 7272 70 33 33
