Balhash

Balhash Airport, established in the mid-20th century during the Soviet era, is a small regional airport serving the lakeside city and industrial region around Lake Balkhash. With a single modest terminal and limited apron space, it handles primarily domestic and charter flights rather than high volumes of international traffic. The airport is a short drive from Balhash city and is best reached by taxi or local bus services, with road links to nearby mining towns and longer connections by rail or coach to larger Kazakh hubs. Not a hub for major carriers, it is served intermittently by regional Kazakh airlines and is generally considered an affordable, no-frills option for travelers seeking convenient access to east‑central Kazakhstan.