Air tickets Aktobe — Istanbul

Planning a trip from Aktobe to Istanbul? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can quickly find a suitable flight, compare airline offers, reserve your seat and pay for the ticket online by bank card.

This page brings together useful information about the route: the distance and flight time, the schedule and flight frequency, the carriers, what makes up the ticket price, plus details about Istanbul's airports and what to see in the city.

General information about flights between Aktobe and Istanbul

The distance between the cities is about 2,400 km. A nonstop flight takes around 4 hours 30 minutes. The time difference is 2 hours: Istanbul is behind Aktobe. Citizens of Kazakhstan may enter visa-free for up to 30 days (no more than 90 days within 180); check the current conditions before you travel. Turkey remains one of the most popular destinations for travellers from western Kazakhstan, who fly here for holidays, shopping, medical treatment and business.

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Aktobe — Istanbul flight schedule

Nonstop flights on this route serve Sabiha Gokcen Airport on the Asian side of the city and keep you in the air for about 4 hours 30 minutes. Departures are scheduled on specific days of the week, so it is worth planning ahead.

Flight frequency varies with the season, so check the current schedule for your date in the Freedom Travel search. Fares are dynamic: the closer the departure date, the higher the price usually gets.

How much does a flight from Aktobe to Istanbul cost

The fare depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, the fare type and how far in advance you book. We do not quote a fixed price because it changes daily. You will see the final amount including all fees in the Freedom Travel search and can pay online by bank card.

Which airlines fly the Aktobe — Istanbul route

• Pegasus — nonstop flights to Sabiha Gokcen Airport.
• Turkish Airlines — connecting flights (via Almaty or Astana).
• Air Astana — connecting flights (via Almaty or Astana).

The mix of carriers and flight frequency may change. The full list of airlines for your chosen date is shown in the search results on Freedom Travel.

How to get from Aktobe to Istanbul: your flight options

The fastest option is a nonstop flight: about 4 hours 30 minutes in the air, with no airport change and no need to re-check your baggage. It arrives at Sabiha Gokcen Airport.

If you need to arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST) itself, or if the nonstop flight does not fit your dates, connecting itineraries via Almaty, Astana or Baku are available.

The nonstop flight wins on time, while connecting options give you more freedom with dates and are sometimes cheaper. When you transit through a third country, check in advance whether you need a transit visa.

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Istanbul airport

The city is served by two airports. Istanbul Airport (IST) is on the European side, about 35 km north-west of the centre; HAVAIST buses, the M11 metro line and taxis run into town. The second airport is Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) on the Asian side, which is where nonstop flights from Aktobe arrive.

What to see in Istanbul

The largest city in Turkey, spread across two continents on the shores of the Bosphorus, and the former capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires.

• Hagia Sophia — the greatest monument of Byzantine architecture.
• Blue Mosque — the Sultanahmet Mosque with six minarets.
• Topkapi Palace — the residence of the Ottoman sultans, now a museum.
• Grand Bazaar — one of the largest covered markets in the world.
• Basilica Cistern — an ancient underground reservoir.
• A Bosphorus cruise — a boat trip between Europe and Asia.

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