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Air tickets Aktau — Almaty

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Departure date

Economy class

1 adult

Airlines flying this route

Departure and arrival airports

Aktau SCO

  • Main airport of Aktau
  • Operates around the clock
  • One passenger terminal
  • Over 1 million passengers a year

Almaty ALA

  • Main airport of Almaty
  • Operates around the clock
  • 2 passenger terminals
  • Over 11 million passengers a year

Documents for the flight

No visa required

Domestic flight within Kazakhstan

Identity document

Required at check-in

About the Aktau — Almaty flight

  • Distance between cities 2 082 km
  • Average flight time ~3 h 15 min
  • Flight count in a week 100+

Route highlights

  • Direct flights
  • Average flight time ~3 h 15 min
  • Distance ~2082 km

Best time to travel

  • Late autumn and winter (except the New Year holidays)
  • Lower demand — lower prices
  • Flexible dates on weekdays

Traveler tips

  • Book 2–3 months in advance
  • Compare prices by month in the calendar
  • Fly on weekdays (Tue, Wed)

Questions and answers

  • Tickets Aktau — Almaty are cheapest during: late autumn and winter (except the New Year holidays) — this is the period of low demand for the route. Prices are also usually lower when booking 2–3 months before departure and on weekdays (Tuesday, Wednesday). You can track monthly price trends in the price calendar above on the Freedom Travel page.

  • Flights on the Aktau — Almaty route are operated by several airlines. Some of them offer direct flights. The current list of flights and prices is in the “Airlines on the route” block above; you can compare and buy all tickets on Freedom Travel.

  • A direct flight on the Aktau — Almaty route takes on average 3 h 15 min.

  • The price of the Aktau — Almaty flight depends on the departure date, the airline, the season and how far ahead you book. Check current fares for your dates in Freedom Travel search — the total is shown with all fees included and you can pay by card online.

  • Flights from Aktau arrive at Almaty Airport (ALA) — the largest airport in the region. More about the airport is in the block above on the page.

  • Freedom Travel has been operating since 2013 and is one of the leaders in air ticket sales in Kazakhstan according to Forbes Kazakhstan. We officially partner with airlines and railway companies and sell more than 100,000 tickets every month. Booking is available both from a computer and via the iOS and Android app, and purchased tickets are saved in your personal account.

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    Aktau — Almaty flight schedule

    More than 140 flights a week operate on the route from Aktau to Almaty, 30 of them direct.

    The distance between Aktau and Almaty is 2082 km as the crow flies, and the flight time averages 3 hours 15 minutes on a direct flight.

    Ticket pricing is dynamic, so the cheapest option is to book and buy tickets 35–40 days before your chosen flight on the website or in the Freedom Travel mobile app. This is because the cheapest tickets to Almaty sell out fastest.

    Tickets are more expensive on Friday evenings and at weekends — the period of high demand. The best time to buy is on weekdays, in the morning or closer to midday.

    How much does a flight from Aktau to Almaty cost

    There is no fixed price for the Aktau — Almaty flight: it depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, whether the itinerary has connections and how far ahead you book. Current fares for your dates are in Freedom Travel search, where the total including fees is shown up front and you can pay by card online.

    Which airlines operate flights on the Aktau — Almaty route

    How to get from Aktau to Almaty: flight options

    Direct flights: Air Astana, FlyArystan, SCAT

    Connecting flights: with stopovers in Aktobe, Astana, Shymkent, Ust-Kamenogorsk

    Comparing the options

    The main advantage of direct flights between Aktau and Almaty is the chance to reach Almaty in just 3 hours 15 minutes.

    Connecting flights have their upsides too: while waiting for your onward flight you can visit another city and see its sights.

    Almaty Airport

    Almaty International Airport is located 15 kilometres from the city centre. It handles both domestic and international passenger flights and also receives cargo flights. Passenger traffic is about 10 million passengers a year.

    In June 2024 a new terminal for international destinations opened at the airport, doubling its capacity.

    The airport offers a wide range of passenger services: shops, restaurants, cafés, a post office, ATMs, currency exchange desks, a pharmacy and a mother-and-child room. Hostels, a VIP lounge and dedicated prayer rooms are also available.

    What to see in Almaty

    In spring and summer it is worth visiting Big Almaty Lake or taking a trip to the famous Charyn Canyon. In winter you can enjoy skating at the high-altitude Medeu rink or ski at the Shymbulak resort.

    The city has many theatres and other cultural venues. The 28 Panfilov Guardsmen Park and the First President's Park are great for a stroll. The pedestrian streets Panfilov and Zhibek Zholy let you enjoy the beauty of the city on a leisurely walk.

    Everyone will find something here: both lovers of active holidays and those who prefer a quieter pace. Read more about the most interesting places in the city in our blog.

    Read more about all the sights of Almaty in our article.

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