Airport
Semey International Airport (PLX)
Semey International Airport is a key gateway to Semey and the surrounding Abai Region in eastern Kazakhstan, with direct connections to major cities such as Almaty and Astana. Compare transfer options to the city centre and plan onward travel across the region with ease.
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About Semey International Airport
Semey International Airport is the main airport serving Semey, a city on the Irtysh River in Kazakhstan's Abai Region. Opened in 1982, the airport has been modernized in stages, including a major terminal reconstruction completed in the late 2010s, and now handles domestic and international traffic.
The airport sits around 8 km south of the city centre and is used primarily for domestic services, with direct flights linking Semey to Almaty and Astana among other destinations. Its modernized two-storey terminal is arranged with separate areas for domestic and international passengers, and the airport is equipped to handle international arrivals with customs and border facilities.
Ground connections include bus route 33, which links the airport with the railway station and city centre, as well as taxis, private transfers and rental cars for onward travel.
Passenger facilities include a waiting area, VIP lounge, restaurant and café options, ATMs and a medical aid post, making the airport a practical gateway for the region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Semey International Airport has a single passenger terminal building with separate areas for domestic and international flights. The modernized two-storey terminal is divided into domestic and international passenger sectors.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Semey International Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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