Air tickets Aktau — Ankara

You are looking for affordable air tickets from Aktau to Ankara. On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find suitable options, compare them by price and travel time, book your seat and pay for the ticket online by bank card.

This page brings together the key details of the route: distance and travel time, schedule and flight frequency, the airlines that operate it, price guidance, visa notes, plus information about Ankara airport and what to see in the city.

General information about flights between Aktau and Ankara

The distance between Aktau and Ankara is about 1,550 km. There are no non-stop flights on this route, so the trip is made with one connection and takes from about 6 hours including the layover. Ankara is 2 hours behind Aktau: when it is 12:00 in Aktau, it is 10:00 in Ankara. Kazakhstani citizens enjoy visa-free entry for up to 30 days (no more than 90 days within any 180-day period); check the current rules before you travel. The route is popular with business travellers, students and tourists heading to the Turkish capital.

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Aktau — Ankara flight schedule

There is no direct service between Aktau and Ankara, so the journey consists of two legs. The quickest option is the Pegasus flight from Aktau to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), which takes about 3 hours 20 minutes, followed by a Pegasus or AJet flight from Sabiha Gokcen to Ankara lasting around an hour. The Sabiha Gokcen to Ankara leg is served very frequently, with roughly 11 departures a day.

The number of flights and connections changes by season and by day of the week, so it is easiest to check the current schedule in Freedom Travel search for your dates. Fares are dynamic and depend on how full each flight is.

How much does a flight from Aktau to Ankara cost

The price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, the length of the layover and how far in advance you book. We do not publish fixed prices, because fares change constantly. You will see the exact amount including all fees in Freedom Travel search, and you can pay online by bank card.

Which airlines fly the Aktau — Ankara route

• Pegasus — connecting flights (via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen)
• AJet — the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen to Ankara leg
• Azerbaijan Airlines — connecting flights (via Baku)
• FlyArystan — the Aktau to Baku leg

The full list of airlines and carrier combinations available for your dates is shown in Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Aktau to Ankara: your flight options

There are no non-stop flights from Aktau to Ankara. Aktau does have non-stop flights to Istanbul, but they land at Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) on the Asian side of the city — a separate airport that should not be confused with Istanbul Airport (IST).

The most convenient connecting options are via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen with Pegasus and via Baku with Azerbaijan Airlines. Total travel time starts at about 6 hours and can stretch to 10-12 hours with a long layover.

The Istanbul option wins on frequency: departures from Sabiha Gokcen to Ankara run almost every hour. The routing via Baku is shorter in distance but offers fewer flights. If your connection takes you outside the transit area or requires changing airports, check in advance whether you need a transit visa.

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Ankara airport

Esenboga International Airport (ESB) is about 28 km north-east of central Ankara. Belko Air airport buses, taxis and pre-booked transfers connect it with the city.

What to see in Ankara

Ankara is the capital of Turkey and its second largest city, an administrative centre with both ancient and republican heritage.

• Anitkabir — the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
• Ankara Castle (Hisar) — an old citadel overlooking the city
• Museum of Anatolian Civilizations — a world-famous collection of Hittite and Anatolian artefacts
• Temple of Augustus and Rome — ancient ruins in the city centre
• Kocatepe Mosque — the largest mosque in Ankara
• Genclik Park — a central park with a lake and funfair rides

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