Taraz which also known to Europeans as Talas is a city and the administrative hub of Jambyl Region in Kazakhstan that situated in the Talas (Taraz) River in the south of the country near the edge with Kyrgyzstan. It had a population of 330,110 based on the 1999 surveys and up 9% from 1989, making it one of the fastest rapid growing cities in the country, after Turkistan and Nur-Sultan. It is one of the eldest cities in Kazakhstan and situated in Transoxania. It was built and occupied by the ancient Sogdians, Taraz celebrated its official 2000th anniversary and known by UNESCO in early 2001, dating from a fortress built in the area by a Xiongnu Chanyu named Zhizhi and was a site of the Battle of Zhizhi in 36 BCE.

Airport in Taraz

Taraz Airport

Taraz Airport is also known as Jambyl Airport is a domestic airport that served Taraz previously called as Jambyl and Aulie-Ata, a city in the Jambyl Province of Kazakhstan. The airport located 8.5 km (5.3 mi) Southwest of Taraz. The airport elevated 666 metres (2,185 ft) above mean sea level. The operator of the airport is Aulie-ata International Airport. Some airlines fly in and out from this airport such as FlyArystan, S7 Airlines, SCAT Airlines, and Qazaq Air. The airport has a single runway with a length of 3,500 metres ( 11,483 ft). The airport also provides land public transportation such as bus and taxi to ease peoples who want to go in and out from the airport to other places in Taraz.

How to Get Cheap Flights to Taraz

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Taraz

The best time in the year to visit Taraz for hot-weather activities is from the late month of June until mid-August. In Taraz, the summers are dry, hot, and clear and the winters are freezing, long, snowy, and partly cloudy. Over the year, the temperature typically varies from 21°F to 90°F and is rarely below 6°F or above 98°F. The hot season lasts for about 3.5 months, from the end of May until mid of September, with an average daily high temperature above 81°F. The hottest day of the year is in July, with an average high of 91°F and low of 65°F. Next, the cold season lasts for 3.7 months, from mid of November until early of March, with an average daily high temperature below 48°F. The coldest day of the year is mid of January, with an average low of 21°F and high of 37°F.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Taraz

Aisha Bibi - The Aisha-Bibi is an 11th or 12th-century tomb for a noblewoman situated in the village of Aisha Bibi about 18 km (11 mi) west of Taraz, Kazakhstan on the Silk Road. It is locally popular as a monument to faithfulness and love. It is one of the popular attraction places to visit here in Taraz. Feel free to visit this amazing place.

Komsomol'skoye Ozero - Ozero is a dacha housing cooperative associated with Vladimir Putin's inner circle. It is one of the popular attraction places to visit here in Taraz. Feel free to visit this amazing place.

Tekturmas Mausoleum - Tekturmas Mausoleum is one of the historical landmarks situated near Taraz. It is one of the attraction places to visit here in Taraz since the location is easy to be found. If you are in Taraz, this can be in your list to visit. The admission is also free and open to the public every day.