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About Kostanay
Kostanay, which is the most important industrial, cultural and arts city in northern Kazakhstan, is located on the banks of the Tobol River. It is the capital of the namesake state. The city was first established in 1879 as 'Nikolaevsk'. In 1893, it named as 'Kostanay' in 1997 after it gained the 'city' status.
Kostanay means "Kazakh Tribe's accommodation" in Kazakh language. The urban economy is based on agriculture and industrial production. Cereal-oriented food processing factories are particularly common in the city. The history of the city is revealed by a number of outdoor monuments. It is possible to come across these monuments almost everywhere in the city. The most interesting ones of these monuments are the Steam Train Monument near Kostanay Railway Station and the monument that symbolizes the first settlers of the city. In addition, the Reading Wall Monument is worth seeing in the city. City architecture reflects the harmony of classical and modern architecture.
In addition to the buildings dating from the Soviet Union era, there are many new structures decorating the modern face of the city. Ice Palace, the octopus-themed indoor swimming pool, Kazakh-French Cultural Center, New Mosque and Kazakh Dramaturgy Theater are the most spectacular examples of modern architecture. Altınsarin Monument Museum, Regional History Museum, Kostanay Province Philharmonic Hall and Maral Işan Mosque are the structures that bring the historical texture of the city to light. Kostanay, where the temperate climatic effects are observed, receives considerable rainfall all year-round. Kostanay Airport is located 2 kilometers southwest of the city.
Transportation to Kostanay City Center from Airport
Kostanay Airport
The airport located in Kostanay province of Kazakhstan has led to the development and growth of aviation activities in the region. It is possible to reach the city center from Kostanay Airport in a short time by taxi, bus or renting a car.
Car Rental
You can get to the city center from the airport in a short time by choosing one of the car rental offices located at Kostanay Airport. You can make a reservation by contacting one of the car rental companies or ask for help from your hotel before your arrival.
Bus
You can reach the city center in about 35 - 45 minutes by bus which you can get on from the terminal located at the exit of the airport. You can buy the tickets from the agencies in the terminal and if you make a reservation in advance, you will have a 10% discount. Ticket prices vary between 5 - 10 Euro. If you don’t want to be confused about the bus routes and departure times, it is necessary to get information from the bus companies about this subject beforehand.
Hotel Shuttle
By contacting your hotel, you can ask them to arrange a vehicle for you. When you arrive at the airport, the driver picks you up and takes you to your hotel. If you have a large number of luggage and are travelling with others, you can prefer airport-hotel transfer option. In addition, if you are travelling as a group, you can benefit from the discounts special to the crowded passenger groups. You can get information from your hotel about this issue.
Taxi
You can reach the city center from Kostanay Airport in approximately twenty minutes. The taxi fares from the airport to the center of Kostanay vary between 15 - 30 euros on average. You can bargain with the driver about the fare before getting on the taxi.
