Zaisan

Zaisan Airport, opened in the Soviet era around the 1950s, is a compact regional airport with a single-terminal layout that serves the eastern Kazakhstan town of Zaisan and nearby Lake Zaysan communities. As a small but important local gateway, it handles mostly domestic flights and seasonal charters, making it an easy option for travelers exploring the Altai foothills. The airfield is reachable by road from Zaisan town via regular taxis and shared minibuses, with car rental available for onward travel; longer regional connections link to larger hubs by bus or occasional flights. Generally budget-friendly due to regional carriers and limited services, it is commonly served by Kazakhstan’s regional airlines such as SCAT and small charter operators rather than major international hubs.