Air tickets Aktau — Москва

Planning to buy flights from Aktau to Moscow? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find a suitable flight, compare airline offers, reserve your seat and pay for the ticket online by card.

This page brings together the essentials about the route: distance and travel time, the time difference, which airlines operate it, what the fare depends on, and what to see in Moscow after you land.

General information about flights between Aktau and Moscow

The distance between Aktau and Moscow is about 1,660 km. A non-stop flight takes roughly 3 hours. The time difference is 2 hours: when it is noon in Aktau, it is still 10:00 in Moscow. Citizens of Kazakhstan do not need a visa — visa-free travel applies within the EAEU and the trip is possible on an ID card or passport; check the current rules before you travel. The route is consistently popular with business travellers, tourists and people visiting family.

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Aktau — Moscow flight schedule

Non-stop flights from Aktau to Moscow Sheremetyevo run several times a week and take about 3 hours. Departures usually fall in the daytime, so you arrive in the capital with time to spare for business or an onward connection.

Frequency varies with the season and the day of the week, so check the exact schedule for your date in Freedom Travel search. Fares are dynamic: the closer the departure and the fuller the flight, the higher the price.

How much does a flight from Aktau to Moscow cost

The fare depends on the departure date, the airline, the season and how early you book. There is no fixed price on this route — it changes daily. You will see the current total, including all fees, in Freedom Travel search and can pay by card online straight away.

Which airlines fly the Aktau — Moscow route

• Aeroflot — non-stop flights
• Air Astana — connecting flights (via Almaty)
• SCAT Airlines — connecting flights (via Almaty)
• FlyArystan — connecting flights (via Almaty)

The line-up of carriers and connecting combinations changes from time to time, so check the full list of options for your chosen date in Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Aktau to Moscow: your flight options

The most convenient way is Aeroflot's non-stop service to Sheremetyevo: around 3 hours in the air, with no connections or extra waiting.

If there is no non-stop flight on your date, or it is expensive, consider a connecting itinerary — most often via Almaty. Air Astana, SCAT Airlines and FlyArystan serve Almaty from Aktau, and Aeroflot continues to Moscow.

A non-stop flight is almost always faster, while a connecting option is sometimes cheaper or better timed. Compare both by the final price and total duration. If your connection is in a third country, check in advance whether you need a transit visa.

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Moscow airport

Non-stop flights from Aktau arrive at Sheremetyevo Airport, about 30 km north-west of the city centre. Moscow is also served by Domodedovo (DME), Vnukovo (VKO) and Zhukovsky (ZIA). Aeroexpress trains, buses and the metro connect the airports with the city, and taxis are available around the clock.

What to see in Moscow

Moscow is the capital of Russia and its largest city — the country's political, economic and cultural centre, known for the Kremlin, historic cathedrals, museums and sweeping avenues.

• Red Square — the country's main square beneath the Kremlin walls
• The Moscow Kremlin — a historic fortress with cathedrals and the seat of power
• St Basil's Cathedral — a colourful church with patterned domes on Red Square
• The Tretyakov Gallery — the largest collection of Russian fine art
• The Bolshoi Theatre — a world-famous opera and ballet stage
• Zaryadye Park — a modern landscaped park with a floating bridge over the river

Do not leave it too late: the best-value seats on non-stop Aktau — Moscow flights sell out quickly. Check your dates in Freedom Travel search and book online.