About Sary Arka Airport
The airport established in the city of Karaganda by the Soviet Union in 1934 was moved to its current location in 1944. After civil flights, besides the Soviet army, had been held for years, a new terminal building was built in Karaganda International Airport in 1980 and the sections of the airport together with the runway were renewed. Small-scale renewal activities were carried out after Kazakhstan gained its independence in 1991. Karaganda International Airport was opened for international flights in 1992. The complex constructed in 1996 was put in service with a great ceremony so that the airport could host more flights and passengers. There is a separate base in Karaganda International Airport for Kazakhstan Air Forces to hold flights.
Getting to the City Center from Sary Arka Airport
You can choose one of the transportation alternatives such as bus, taxi or car rental for travelling to the city center from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport which is only 24 kilometers of the city center. You can easily see the bus stops and taxi stands when you go out of the airport terminal. Travelling to the city center from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport lasts maximum 40 minutes. There are a few bus stops outside the airport terminal building. There are buses directing going to Karaganda city center from these stops. Travelling to Karaganda city center by bus is both practical and budget friendly. The travel lasts about 35 minutes. The most comfortable and effortless alternative to get to the city center from Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport in a short time is taxi. If you bargain with the driver who demand a fare of about 14-18 dollars, you can get a more affordable transportation service. Although there are not many alternatives in terms of car rental companies at Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport, you can possible see a few local and foreign car rental companies. By choosing one of these companies and make a pre-reservation before your flight, you can rent your car in a few minutes at the airport. Travelling to the city center from the airport by using the car you will rent lasts approximately 25 minutes.Bus
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Car Rental
Getting to Sary Arka Airport from the City Center
To reach Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport from Karaganda city center as soon as possible, you need to choose a taxi or car rental service. If you are looking for a more affordable means of transportation, you can choose the bus option. It lasts maximum 40 minutes to reach Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport from the city center.
Bus
You can use the buses departing from the city center in order to get to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport which is located 24 kilometers of the city center. Travelling by bus is both economical and budget-friendly. It is possible to reach Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport in only 35-40 minutes.
Taxi
Using a Karaganda taxi will be the right option for you if you will be at the airport at a late hour or the departure times of the buses are not suitable for you. It is the most preferred means of transportation for travelling to the airport from the city center as well as travelling in the city. By paying a fare of 14-18 dollars, you can reach Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport in about 20-25 minutes.
Car Rental
If you make a search on the internet about the car rental companies which you will come across at every step in Karaganda and make a pre-reservation, you can get a more affordable transportation service. By renting a car in Karaganda city center on an hourly or daily basis, you can reach Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport in approximately 20-25 minutes.
Airport Information
Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport, which is situated 24 km southeast of the city center, was built in 1934 and in 1992 it assumed the title of international airport. At Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport, there are a number of stores where you can do shopping while waiting for your flight, eating and drinking areas such as cafes and restaurants, duty-free shops, free internet access and lounges. In addition, you can make use of alternatives such as foreign exchange office, ATM machine and tourist information offices.
