Air tickets Aktau — Seoul

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Below is everything that matters about the route: distance and travel time, the time difference, the carriers involved, what makes up the fare, and what is worth seeing in Seoul.

General information about flights between Aktau and Seoul

The distance between Aktau and Seoul is about 6,170 km. There are no non-stop flights on this route, so with one connection the journey takes from 12 hours. The time difference is 4 hours: when it is noon in Aktau, it is already 16:00 in Seoul. Citizens of Kazakhstan do not need a visa for tourist trips of up to 30 days, but a K-ETA electronic travel authorisation must be obtained in advance; check the current rules before you travel. The route is popular with tourists, students and passengers flying for business or medical treatment.

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Aktau — Seoul flight schedule

The route is flown with one connection, most often in Almaty. Aktau — Almaty takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and Almaty — Seoul roughly 7 hours 15 minutes; including the layover you will spend from 12 hours in transit.

The number of flights and the length of layovers depend on the season and the day of the week, so check the live schedule for your date in Freedom Travel search. Fares are dynamic and change as flights fill up.

How much does a flight from Aktau to Seoul cost

The fare is made up of the departure date, the airline you choose, the season, the length of the layover and how early you book. There is no single fixed price on this route — it is recalculated daily. You will see the final total, including all fees, in Freedom Travel search and can pay by card online.

Which airlines fly the Aktau — Seoul route

• Air Astana — operates the Almaty — Seoul leg
• Asiana Airlines — operates the Almaty — Seoul leg
• Eastar Jet — operates the Almaty — Seoul leg
• SCAT Airlines — operates one of the legs (via Almaty)
• FlyArystan — operates one of the legs (via Almaty)

Carrier combinations on connecting itineraries change from season to season, so check the full list of options for your chosen date in Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Aktau to Seoul: your flight options

There are currently no non-stop flights between Aktau and Seoul, so the whole route is flown with a connection.

The most logical option is a connection in Almaty: Air Astana, SCAT Airlines and FlyArystan fly there from Aktau, while Air Astana, Asiana Airlines and Eastar Jet continue to Seoul. Other combinations via major Asian and Middle Eastern hubs are possible, but they usually take longer.

A short layover cuts the total travel time but leaves less of a buffer if the first flight is delayed; a longer connection is safer and often cheaper. Compare the options by 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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Seoul airport

International flights arrive at Incheon International Airport, about 48 km west of central Seoul, on an island next to the city of Incheon. The AREX express train and limousine buses run to the capital, and taxis are available. Closer to the city is Gimpo (GMP) airport, handling mostly domestic and some international flights, with metro lines into the centre.

What to see in Seoul

Seoul is the capital of South Korea and one of Asia's largest metropolises, where ancient royal palaces stand next to skyscrapers, high technology and K-pop culture.

• Gyeongbokgung Palace — the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty, with a changing-of-the-guard ceremony
• Bukchon Hanok Village — a quarter of traditional Korean houses between the palaces
• N Seoul Tower (Namsan) — a hilltop tower with an observation deck over the whole city
• Myeongdong — a lively shopping and dining district famous for street food
• Changdeokgung Palace — a palace with the Secret Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Insadong — a district of galleries, antique shops and traditional tea houses

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