How to find cheap flights to Semipalatinsk Semey Airport (PLX)
$1,383 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Semipalatinsk Semey Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to PLX, the lowest fare is $623.
Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to PLX rises or falls.
Book as early as possible. You might even be able to pick up some incredible early bird deals on tickets to Semipalatinsk, where Semipalatinsk Semey Airport is located.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' filter and widen your search for cheap flights to Semipalatinsk. This will show you every airport around your departure and destination points.
Search for plane tickets to Semipalatinsk Semey Airport that have one stop or more. Routes with stops tend to be less expensive. Once your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Semipalatinsk
You can usually hop on the cheapest flight to Semipalatinsk in May.
If you can be flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to PLX.
Travel to Semipalatinsk in February if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to PLX, but also when tickets can be more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to go is April. Lock in your plane tickets to Semipalatinsk then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider the kind of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Semipalatinsk is warmest in July, averaging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about -27ºC (-17ºF) to -5ºC (23ºF).
Hoping to leave the raincoat at home? September is the driest month in Semipalatinsk, averaging three days of rain.
The wettest time of year is December. Travel then and you'll likely get around eight days of rainfall.
Travelling to Semipalatinsk Semey Airport (PLX): What you need to know
Take the quickest route to Semipalatinsk with Scat Airlines. This popular airline operates direct flights to Semipalatinsk Semey Airport.
When you land at PLX, you'll be in the UTC+5 timezone.
Get some rest shortly after your flight to PLX at TURAN Semey Grand Hotel. This comfortable accommodation option is an easy drive from Semipalatinsk Semey Airport.
Getting to central Semipalatinsk from Semipalatinsk Semey Airport (PLX)
The distance from PLX to central Semipalatinsk is about 14 kilometres.
If you're catching a taxi after your flight to PLX, it'll take around 20 minutes to get to the centre.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 35 minutes.
Semipalatinsk has you covered when it comes to a place to stay. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to help get you started:
Semipalatinsk highlights
These popular sights should be on your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Semipalatinsk:
Anatomical Museum: Around 2 kilometres south of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Cathedral of Christ's Resurrection: Want more reasons to visit Semipalatinsk? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is about 2 kilometres southwest of the city centre.
How to get to Zhezkent from Semipalatinsk Semey Airport (PLX)
Zhezkent is around 105 kilometres from PLX. Journey times by taxi or ride-share will vary based on traffic and the time of day, so do some research before your trip.
Travelling from Semipalatinsk Semey Airport (PLX) to Suykbulak
Suykbulak is about 97 kilometres from Semipalatinsk Semey Airport if you're going in that direction.
It takes 1 hour 30 minutes or so to drive to Suykbulak.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
There's plenty more of Kazakhstan waiting for you to discover. About 177 kilometres east of Semipalatinsk, set off for Ust-Kamenogorsk. What not to miss? Begin with Holy Trinity Monastery, Left bank complex and Kazakhstan Mountain. The most convenient airport for this city is Ust-Kamenogorsk Airport (UKK).
Another city in Kazakhstan that has plenty going for it is Ridder. From Semipalatinsk, it's around 241 kilometres east and serves up highlights like Gromotukha and Gorodskoy Krayevedcheskiy Muzey. Spend a little time at Ridder Museum of History and Local Lore too.
