Karaganda (KGF)
CLIMATE
Coolest from October to April at average temperature of -12°C. The climate is continental with extremes especially in the plains and valleys. Warmest from May to September at average temperature of 18°C. Wettest from September to January.
AIRPORT
Karaganda “Sary Arka”Airport is located 25 kms from the city centre.
Airport Tax : KZT 1945 for international flight and KZT 996 for domestic flight (approximate)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
For foreign citizens need passport with valid visa. You can get useful visa information in Kazakhstan visa requirements section and information about Kazakhstan Diplomatic Mission abroad and Foreign Missions in Kazakhstan. As an aid to passengers, we have provided useful visa information under a section called “Travel Information/Kazakhstan Visa Requirements”. For more detailed information on visa requirement please refer to the local immigration authorities direct or through your travel agent.
CURRENCY
Kazakhstan Tenge (KZT)
Notes: 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000
Coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 (KZT)
BUSINESS HOURS
Government : 0900 to 1700 Monday to Friday
Banks : 0900 to 1800 Monday to Friday
Shops : 0900 to 19:00 Monday to Sunday
LANGUAGE
Kazakh, Russian.
UTILITIES
220 volts, 50 Hertz
TRANSPORTATION
From Karaganda “Sary Arka”Airport you can reach central Karaganda by buses or taxi
Transport to City: Taxi KZT 1500 , bus KZT 20 (approximate)
POINTS OF INTEREST
Among interesting places to visit are Palace of culture, Teatre of Stanislavskiy, Aquapark, Central park of culture, Zoo, Circus - the most visited site in Karaganda and many more.
