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.
Where to stay
137 учетный квартал, строение 102-114, Karaganda 100000, Kazakhstan · booking.com
Kommuny Street, Karaganda 100000, Kazakhstan · eliteterem.kz
Mira Blvd 33/4, Karaganda 100008, Kazakhstan · hotelsenator.kz
162/а, Amanzholoa St 162 а, Karaganda 100000, Kazakhstan · cosmonaut.kz
проспект Республики 11/3, Karaganda 100000, Kazakhstan · voyage-krg.com
Michurin Street 11а, 100000, Karaganda 100000, Kazakhstan · chaikahotel.kz
Кривогуза 79, Karaganda 100000, Kazakhstan · instagram.com
Проспект Бухара Жырау 56А, Караганды 100000, Kazakhstan · metelica-hotel.kz
Buqar-Jyrau Ave 86/6, Karaganda 100026, Kazakhstan · meridian-kz.com
пр. Строителей, 28 | 28 Stroiteley Ave пр. Шахтеров, 28 | 28 Shakhterov Ave Караганда, | 100026, Kazakhstan · reikartz.kz
Buqar-Jyrau Ave 1/3, Karaganda 100000, Kazakhstan · instagram.com
Mustafin Street 9/2, Karaganda 100000, Kazakhstan · ozz-hotel.kz
Kazakhtelecom, Mira Blvd 4, Karaganda 100000, Kazakhstan · arnuvo.kz
Amanzholoa St 81, Karaganda 100000, Kazakhstan · karaganda.restoran.kz
Mukanov St 40, Karaganda 100000, Kazakhstan
Yermekov St 4, Karaganda 100009, Kazakhstan
участок 072, 100005, Karaganda 100000, Kazakhstan
Yermekov St 108А, Karaganda 100012, Kazakhstan
ул. Рейдовая 1а, Karaganda 100000, Kazakhstan
Ulitsa Abaya 72/2, Karaganda 100000, Kazakhstan
Ulitsa Ryskulova 7/3, Karaganda 100000, Kazakhstan
R4C8+J3R 16, Tereshkova St 14/2, Karaganda 100000, Kazakhstan
Ulitsa Volochaevskaya 1/2, Karaganda 100000, Kazakhstan
Ulitsa Michurina 31/3, Karaganda 100000, Kazakhstan
Satybaldin Street 7, Karaganda 100030, Kazakhstan
Universitet St 28/3, Karaganda 100022, Kazakhstan
Q4QJ+3MF, Karaganda 100000, Kazakhstan
Shakhtyorov Avenue35/1, Karaganda 100000, Kazakhstan
Qanysh Sätpaev St 9, Karaganda 100000, Kazakhstan
R423+6H8, Karaganda 100000, Kazakhstan
Ulitsa Anzherskaya 35, Karaganda 100009, Kazakhstan
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Amanzholoa St 69/1, Karaganda 100000, Kazakhstan
Yermekov St 52/2, Karaganda 100000, Kazakhstan
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Indoor
Indoor
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Indoor
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Kungey, ul. 6-aya, d. 72, Karaganda 100024, Kazakhstan
Komissarov Street 29, Karaganda 100000, Kazakhstan
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Chicken, Kebab, Fries, Donut, Wings, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-04:00 Features: takeaway, halal · 75/4 проспект Бухар-жырау · foodsolutions.kz
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · kfc-kazakhstan.kz
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-00:00 · 50/1 проспект Бухар-жырау, Караганда · lapsha.kz
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 · 53a/2 проспект Бухар-жырау, Караганда, 100000 · napopizza.foodpicasso.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:45 · pallermopizza.kz
Doner, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 · 5/1 проспект Сакена Сейфуллина, Караганда, 100019
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00 · coffee-like.com
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00 · cheburek.me
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 · ст32/1, Караганда
Oriental, European, Cafe · Oriental/European cafe · ст10/9 Таттимбета улица, Караганда · instagram.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Pizza, Cafe · Pizza cafe
кафе, Oriental, Cafe · кафе/Oriental cafe · 57 проспект Бухар-жырау, Караганда, 100012
International, Restaurant · International restaurant
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Kebab, Restaurant · Kebab restaurant · Заводская улица, 100000
Food Court · food court
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-01:00
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating · 24/4 проспект Нуркена Абдирова, Караганда · instagram.com
Fast Food · fast food · mintfusion.kz
Regional, Cafe · Regional cafe · 147/1 улица Новосёлов, Караганда
Oriental, Local, Cafe · Oriental/Local cafe · 1Б/1 улица Космонавтов
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
International, Restaurant · International restaurant
Burger, Pasta, Salad, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 49/6 проспект Бухар-жырау
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 11а Мичурина улица, Караганда, 100019 · chaikahotel.kz
Cafe · Столовая, доставка горячих блюд · 59/4 Ермекова
Fast Food · fast food
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
Burger, Restaurant · Burger restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant · 24 Проспект Нурсултана Назарбаева · line-brew.kz
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00
Fast Food · fast food
Burger, Regional, Pizza, Restaurant · Burger/Regional restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 12:00-00:00; Sa, Su 10:00-00:00 · 49/1 Проспект Назарбаева, Караганда
Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 10:00-22:00
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-19:00 · 100026
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 15:00-01:00 · 7 Алиханова улица, Караганда, 100017
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-02:00
Cafe · Opening hours: 24/7
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Airports
Sary-Arka Airport (KGF) 28 km to the centre
Karaganda, KAR, KZ — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 4 airlines (Scat Air, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air Astana, Transaero Airlines) · direct flights to 6 destinations incl. Alma-ata, Kzyl-Orda, Moscow, Moscow, St. Petersburg… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ 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.
Novaya Uzenka Airfield 7.3 km to the centre
Uzenka, KAR, KZ
Karaganda Southwest Airport 16 km to the centre
Karaganda, KAR, KZ
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
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.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.