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Pavlodar, Kazakhstan

Pavlodar is a city in northeastern Kazakhstan and the capital of Pavlodar Region. It is located 450 kilometres (280 mi) northeast of the national capital Astana and 405 kilometres (252 mi) southeast of the Russian city of Omsk along the Irtysh River.

Type CityPopulation 331,710

Why go

  • Capital city of Pavlodar Region, Kazakhstan.
  • Served by Pavlodar International Airport (PWQ).

History

Pavlodar is a city in northeastern Kazakhstan and the capital of Pavlodar Region. It is located 450 kilometres (280 mi) northeast of the national capital Astana and 405 kilometres (252 mi) southeast of the Russian city of Omsk along the Irtysh River. In 2010, the city had a population of 331,710. The city is served by Pavlodar Airport.

Airports

Pavlodar International Airport (PWQ) 61 km to the centre
Pavlodar, PAV, KZ — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 2 airlines (Air Astana, S7 Airlines) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Alma-ata, Moscow, Tselinograd (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
  • Air Astana KC (Embraer 190) · 2 routes: Alma-ata, Tselinograd
  • S7 Airlines S7 (A319) · 1 route: Moscow

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Ekibastuz Airport (EKB) 87 km to the centre
Ekibastuz, PAV, KZ — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor

Where things are

2 of the places below have exact coordinates and are pinned.

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Pavlodar International Airport (PWQ); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PWQ has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Alma-ata, Moscow, Tselinograd).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Pavlodar, Kazakhstan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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