Air tickets Abu Dhabi — Aktau

Heading from Abu Dhabi to Aktau? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find the available itineraries, compare them by price and travel time, choose a convenient connection and pay for your ticket online by card.

This page covers the essentials of the route: the distance and approximate travel time, the transit hubs and possible connections, the airlines involved, what the fare depends on, plus the arrival airport and what to see in Aktau.

General information about flights between Abu Dhabi and Aktau

The distance between Abu Dhabi and Aktau is about 2,200 km. There are no non-stop flights on this route, so the journey is made with a connection and takes from about 8 hours including the layover. The time difference is one hour: Abu Dhabi is on UTC+4 and Aktau on UTC+5. The route is popular with oil and gas professionals, business travellers and people heading to the Caspian coast for a holiday or a family visit. Many foreign nationals can enter Kazakhstan visa-free; the rules depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel.

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Abu Dhabi — Aktau flight schedule

There are no non-stop flights between Abu Dhabi and Aktau: the itinerary combines a flight to a transit hub — most often Baku, Istanbul or Almaty — with an onward flight to Aktau. Departures are available on most days of the week, although some Aktau services are seasonal and the timetable varies by airline, so it is easiest to check current dates in the Freedom Travel search.

Fares and seat availability on connecting itineraries change dynamically, so check your chosen option right before you book.

How much does a flight from Abu Dhabi to Aktau cost

The fare depends on the departure date, the airline and routing, the season and how far in advance you book. We do not publish a fixed price: the Freedom Travel search shows the current total including all fees, and you can pay online by bank card.

Which airlines fly the Abu Dhabi — Aktau route

• Azerbaijan Airlines and FlyArystan — operate the Baku to Aktau leg
• Pegasus — connecting flights (via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen)
• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi — connecting flights (Abu Dhabi to Almaty leg)
• Air Astana, FlyArystan and SCAT — operate the Almaty to Aktau leg

The full list of carriers and available connections for your dates is shown in the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Abu Dhabi to Aktau: your flight options

There are no non-stop flights between the two cities — no airline operates a direct Abu Dhabi to Aktau service.

The shortest option is a connection in Baku: a flight from Abu Dhabi to Baku and then on to Aktau with Azerbaijan Airlines or FlyArystan, a second leg of just over an hour. An alternative is a connection in Istanbul: a Pegasus flight to Sabiha Gokcen and onward to Aktau with Pegasus. There is also a routing via Almaty: an Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flight followed by a domestic leg with Air Astana, FlyArystan or SCAT.

Baku is the fastest hub on this route, Istanbul often wins on price, and Almaty makes the trip considerably longer because it means flying east and back again. Look at the layover length, the transfer airport and the arrival time as well as the fare. The transfer is international, so check in advance whether you need a transit visa in the connecting country.

Find return flights from Aktau to Abu Dhabi

Aktau airport

Flights arrive at Aktau International Airport (SCO), about 25 km north of the city centre. Taxis and buses run into town.

What to see in Aktau

Aktau is the only seaside city in Kazakhstan, standing on the shore of the Caspian Sea. It is known for its unusual layout, where addresses are made up of district numbers.

• Caspian Sea promenade — the main place for a stroll and seaside relaxation
• City beaches — swimming spots on the Caspian shore
• Lighthouse on the promenade — one of the recognisable symbols of the city
• Mangystau Regional Museum of History and Local Lore — exhibits on the history, nature and archaeology of Mangystau
• Mangystau Regional Mosque — the main mosque of the city and the region
• Monument to Taras Shevchenko — one of the best-known monuments in the city

All that is left is to pick your dates: open the Freedom Travel search, compare the Abu Dhabi — Aktau connections and buy your ticket online.