Looking for tickets from Amsterdam to Aktau? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find the available options, compare them by price and total travel time, pick a convenient connection and pay for your ticket online by card.
This page covers the essentials of the route: the distance and approximate travel time, the connecting options available, the airlines involved, what the ticket price depends on, plus the arrival airport and what to see in Aktau.
General information about flights between Amsterdam and Aktau
The distance between Amsterdam and Aktau is about 3,500 km. There are no non-stop flights on this route, so the journey is made with a connection and takes from about 9 hours including the layover. The time difference is roughly 3 hours in summer and 4 hours in winter: Amsterdam is on UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer) and Aktau on UTC+5. The route is popular with oil and gas professionals, business travellers and people visiting relatives on the Caspian coast. Many foreign nationals can enter Kazakhstan visa-free; the rules depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel.
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Amsterdam — Aktau flight schedule
There are no non-stop flights between Amsterdam and Aktau: the journey goes through a transit airport, most often Istanbul. Departures are available on most days of the week, and the exact timetable changes with the season and the airline, so it is easiest to check current dates and times in the Freedom Travel search.
Fares and seat availability on connecting itineraries change dynamically, so it is worth checking the schedule and the price again right before you book.
How much does a flight from Amsterdam to Aktau cost
The fare depends on the departure date, the airline and routing, the season and how far in advance you book. We do not publish a fixed price: the Freedom Travel search shows the current fare including all fees, and you can pay online by bank card.
Which airlines fly the Amsterdam — Aktau route
- Pegasus — connecting flights (via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen)
- Combinations of flights by several airlines via European and Middle Eastern hubs are also available
The full list of carriers and available connections for your dates is shown in the Freedom Travel search.
How to get from Amsterdam to Aktau: your flight options
There are no non-stop flights between the two cities — no airline operates a direct Amsterdam to Aktau service.
The fastest option is a single connection in Istanbul: fly from Amsterdam to Sabiha Gokcen and continue to Aktau with Pegasus. Itineraries with two connections are also possible, for example via a European hub and Almaty or Astana.
When comparing options, look beyond the fare at the layover length, the arrival time and the transfer airport: a single-connection itinerary is usually much shorter. For an international transfer, check in advance whether you need a transit visa in the connecting country.
Find return flights from Aktau to Amsterdam
Aktau airport
Flights arrive at Aktau International Airport (SCO), about 25 km north of the city centre. Taxis and buses run into town.
What to see in Aktau
Aktau is the only seaside city in Kazakhstan, standing on the shore of the Caspian Sea. It is known for its unusual layout, where addresses are made up of district numbers.
- Caspian Sea promenade — the main place for a stroll and seaside relaxation
- City beaches — swimming spots on the Caspian shore
- Lighthouse on the promenade — one of the recognisable symbols of the city
- Mangystau Regional Museum of History and Local Lore — exhibits on the history, nature and archaeology of Mangystau
- Mangystau Regional Mosque — the main mosque of the city and the region
- Monument to Taras Shevchenko — one of the best-known monuments in the city
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