ioka.uz compares flight prices to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan's closest neighbor. A visa-free regime of up to 30 days applies between the two countries with a foreign passport. The most popular routes are Tashkent — Almaty (1 h 30 min) and Tashkent — Astana (2 h 00 min). Direct flights are operated by Air Astana, Uzbekistan Airways and SCAT Airlines.
Flights to KazakhstanFlights to Kazakhstan
Cheap flight tickets from 1,200,000 UZS
Kazakhstan overview
Astana
Capital
Tenge (KZT)
Currency
GMT +5 / +6
Time zone
Not required (30 days)
Visa for UZ
* Please note: flight times are shown in local time — always double-check before your flight.
Cheap tickets to Kazakhstan
| Route | Airlines | Flight time | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tashkent → Almaty | Air Astana, Uzbekistan Airways | 1 h 30 min | 1,200,000 UZS |
| Tashkent → Astana | Air Astana, Uzbekistan Airways | 2 h 00 min | 1,400,000 UZS |
| Tashkent → Shymkent | SCAT Airlines | 1 h 00 min | 1,100,000 UZS |
| Tashkent → Aktau | SCAT Airlines | 2 h 30 min | 1,600,000 UZS |
| Samarkand → Almaty | Uzbekistan Airways | 1 h 45 min | 1,400,000 UZS |
| Bukhara → Almaty | Uzbekistan Airways | 2 h 00 min | 1,500,000 UZS |
| Fergana → Almaty | Uzbekistan Airways | 1 h 50 min | 1,500,000 UZS |
| Namangan → Almaty | Centrum Air | 2 h 00 min | 1,600,000 UZS |
Best time to fly to Kazakhstan
The best time to travel is May–June and September. Almaty is especially beautiful in spring and early autumn. In winter, Shymbulak ski resort near Almaty is popular. The lowest prices are in February and November.
Kazakhstan's major cities and airports
Almaty
ALA
Astana
NQZ
Shymkent
CIT
Aktau
SCO
Atyrau
GUW
Karaganda
KGF
Airlines flying to Kazakhstan
Visa to Kazakhstan for Uzbekistan citizens
Uzbekistan citizens can stay in Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 30 days with a foreign passport. A migration card must be filled out when crossing the border. For stays longer than 30 days, a temporary residence permit is required.
FAQ
No. A visa-free regime of up to 30 days applies with a foreign passport.
A direct flight takes 1 h 30 min. To Astana — 2 hours.
FlyArystan, Air Astana's low-cost carrier, usually offers the lowest fares. On standard flights, Air Astana and Uzbekistan Airways are comparable.
February and November are the low season. High season is the summer months and New Year holidays.
Yes, passenger trains run between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. However, flying is faster: 1.5 hours versus 18+ hours by train.