Why go
- City in Karagandy Region, Kazakhstan.
- Served by Sary-Arka Airport (KGF).
History
Karaganda or Karagandy is a major city in central Kazakhstan and the capital of the Karaganda Region. It is the fifth-most populous city in the country, with a population of 497,777 as of the 2020 Census, marking an increase from 459,778 in 2009 and 436,864 in 1999. Karaganda is located approximately 230 kilometers southeast of Kazakhstan's capital city, Astana.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- Scat Air DV (AN4, CRJ) · 3 routes: Alma-ata, Kzyl-Orda, Ust Kamenogorsk
- Aeroflot Russian Airlines SU (A320) · 2 routes: Moscow, St. Petersburg
- Air Astana KC (A319, Embraer 190) · 1 route: Alma-ata
- Transaero Airlines UN (735) · 1 route: Moscow
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Sary-Arka Airport (KGF); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KGF has direct flights to 6 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Alma-ata, Kzyl-Orda, Moscow, Moscow, St. Petersburg…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Karaganda, Kazakhstan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.