There are 4 ways to get from Turaqty to Almaty by taxi, plane, 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.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Turaqty to Shymkent International Airport (CIT)taxi
- Fly from Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane CIT - ALA
3h 3m$50–96Taxi, bus
cheapest- Take the taxi from Turaqty to Shymkent Samal Bus Stationtaxi
- Take the bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus 3
12h 10m$25–26Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Turaqty to Sastobetaxi
- Take the train from Sastobe to Almaty 2train 077X
14h 59m$25–39Drive 701.6 km
- Drive from Turaqty to Almatycar 701.6 km
9h 2m$28–40
Shymkent International Airport (CIT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Turaqty to Almaty is to taxi and bus which costs $24 - $27 and takes 12h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Turaqty to Almaty is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $45 - $100.
The distance between Turaqty and Almaty is 709 km. The road distance is 701.6 km.
The best way to get from Turaqty to Almaty without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 12h 10m and costs $24 - $27.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Turaqty to Almaty, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Turaqty to Almaty is 702 km. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Turaqty to Almaty.
There are 3510+ hotels available in Almaty.
What companies run services between Turaqty, Kazakhstan and Almaty, Kazakhstan?
There is no direct connection from Turaqty to Almaty. However, you can take the taxi to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) airport, fly to Almaty International Airport (ALA), walk to Ogareva, then take the line 92 bus to Kazybek Bi. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Shymkent Samal Bus Station then take the bus to Almaty Sayran Bus Station.
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Shymkent International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–480
- Phone
- 1433
- KensePP@railways.kz
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Sastobe to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $16–18
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $24–28
- Phone
- +77252451241
- samal@avokzal.kz
- Website
- samal.avokzal.kz
Bus from Shymkent Samal Bus Station to Almaty Sayran Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16
- Schedules at
- samal.avokzal.kz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Estimated price
- $8–12
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