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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Kazakhstan",
    "addressLocality": "Kyzylorda"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "SCAT Airlines",
    "Qazaq Air",
    "Air Astana"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Kyzylorda",
  "code": "KZO",
  "comparison_tool_link": "/compare/KZO",
  "connection_tips": "Kyzylorda Airport is straightforward as a city gateway but less straightforward if you are trying to use it as a springboard for longer overland travel toward Baikonur or remote points in the region. Inside the terminal, processing is manageable because the airport is still moderate in scale even after the new-terminal upgrade. The real connection issue is timing your onward surface transport after arrival, especially if your itinerary continues beyond Kyzylorda city.\n\nFor domestic connections, the airport works normally enough, but if you are using KZO as your aviation entry point for the cosmodrome corridor or regional business travel, confirm the second leg before you land rather than assuming you can arrange it easily on the spot. For city access, taxis and app-based rides are the practical default, with Yandex Go usually being the simplest way to avoid fare negotiation. Bus links can work for budget travelers, but they are a weaker option if you have luggage or are arriving late.\n\nIf you are continuing to Baikonur, treat that as a separate long-distance transfer with its own planning, timing, and permissions rather than as a routine airport shuttle. In other words, KZO is an efficient airport for Kyzylorda itself, but once your destination extends beyond the city, your real connection success depends on the road or rail arrangements you made before arrival.",
  "country": "Kazakhstan",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=KZT",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Use Yandex Go for the clearest taxi pricing to and from central Kyzylorda.",
    "Do not treat Baikonur as a casual onward hop; arrange that long-distance transfer in advance.",
    "New 2024 terminal is much more comfortable but still maintains easy navigation.",
    "Keep booking details handy - onward regional transport options are limited.",
    "Arrive about 90 minutes early for domestic departures unless your airline advises otherwise."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Kyzylorda+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=KZT",
  "iataCode": "KZO",
  "icao": "UAOO",
  "international": true,
  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 44.706902,
  "layover_planner_info": "Small cafe and waiting area inside; city center is about 20 km away.",
  "longitude": 65.592499,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Visit your airline desk within the terminal for assistance.",
  "name": "Kyzylorda Airport",
  "region": "Asia",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "NQZ",
      "name": "Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "ALA",
      "name": "Almaty International Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Korkyt Ata Airport (KZO), also identified as Kyzylorda Airport and by its ICAO code UAOO, has recently undergone a major transformation with the official inauguration of its new passenger terminal in late 2024. This modern, 7,500-square-meter facility features a striking glass-fronted design and has significantly boosted the airport's annual capacity to 2 million passengers. The expansion was funded through a major private-public initiative, positioning the hub as a vital gateway for the Kyzylorda region and the nearby Baikonur Cosmodrome corridor.\n\nThe new terminal provides a range of contemporary amenities, including telescopic boarding bridges, an international transit zone, business and VIP lounges, and a variety of duty-free shops and cafes. The facility is equipped with advanced automated baggage handling systems and self-service check-in kiosks to streamline passenger flow for domestic rotations via carriers like Air Astana, SCAT, and Qazaq Air, alongside emerging international charter services.\n\nInfrastructure at Korkyt Ata is integrated with regional development plans, including modernized engineering networks and an expanded apron to support increased cargo and passenger throughput. Ground transportation is readily available, with dedicated taxi ranks and bus services providing a short connection to the Kyzylorda city center. As of 2025, the facility continues to enhance its regional connectivity, including partnerships to develop its logistics potential as a key link in the Trans-Caspian transport route.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/UAOO/Kyzylorda-Airport"
}