The transport system plays an important role in Kazakhstan.
Despite the fact that Kazakhstan ranks 9th in the world list in terms of area, the country does not have direct access to the open sea and ocean, so the available modes of transport to enter the country are airlines and trains.
Let’s take a quick look at the vehicles:
Air travel to Kazakhstan
The main international flights to Kazakhstan are carried out through the following countries: Italy, Iran, Qatar, Kuwait, Maldives, Mongolia, the Netherlands, UAE, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Turkey, Tadjikistan, Montenegro, South Korea, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Great Britain, Germany, Greece, Georgia, Egypt, India, as well as through neighboring countries such as Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, China and Russia.
In addition to direct international flights, there are regular domestic flights between the cities of Almaty, Astana, Aktau, Shymkent, Aktobe, Atyrau, Karaganda, Ust Kameronsk, Kyzylorda and Taraz.
Public transport
The main urban transport in Kazakhstan are buses and minibuses, which run regularly and have a large coverage area.
The approximate cost of a bus trip is 80 – 150 tenge. Payment can be made in cash or with a special transport card “Onay”, which can be purchased for 500 tenge. Being in the city of Almaty, the transport card “Onay” can be used not only on buses, but also on the metro.
Underground
In the city of Almaty, in addition to buses, routes and trolleybuses, there is a one-of-a-kind metro system that consists of 9 stations and passes through the central districts of the city.
The Almaty metro operates from 06:20 to 00:00 according to the schedule.
Taxi and car rental
For those wishing to travel in more comfortable conditions, it is possible to use the services of a taxi or rent a car.
Taxi services are carried out by both official companies and private individuals. The average price of a short trip around the city will be about 500-800 tenge.
Bicycles for rent
If you want to not only travel, but also improve your physical fitness and health, you can use the services of bicycle rental. In major cities, there are companies such as Almaty bike and Velobike which provide an automated bike-sharing system.
Motorcycle tours
Since motorcycle tours have been in great demand in recent years, fans of extreme sports can make an exciting motorcycle trip around Kazakhstan.
For those who cannot imagine their life without adventure and adrenaline, we offer Silk Road Motorbike Tour. By taking part in the tour, you will travel not only through the endless steppes and sandy deserts of Kazakhstan, but also through the picturesque valleys of Kyrgyzstan and the ancient cities of Uzbekistan. This tour will definitely not leave you indifferent.
