Air tickets Ankara — Aktau

If you are looking for tickets from Ankara to Aktau, start your search on the Freedom Travel website or app: it is easy to find a suitable option, compare flights from different airlines, reserve a seat and pay online.

This page brings together the essentials of the route: distance and travel time, possible connections, the carriers involved, what shapes the fare, plus the arrival airport and the main sights of Aktau.

General information about flights between Ankara and Aktau

The distance between Ankara and Aktau is about 1,550 km. There is no non-stop service on this route, so the trip involves one connection and takes from 6 hours including the layover. The time difference is 2 hours: Aktau is two hours ahead of Ankara. Many foreign nationals may enter Kazakhstan visa-free; the rules depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. The route is popular with oil and gas professionals and with travellers heading to the Caspian Sea and the Mangystau mountains.

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Ankara — Aktau flight schedule

There are no non-stop flights between Ankara and Aktau. The shortest option is a connection in Istanbul: Pegasus operates the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen — Aktau leg non-stop all year round. The alternative is to fly via Almaty or Astana and then take a domestic flight to Aktau.

Frequencies and the quality of connections change with the season, and fares are dynamic, so check the current schedule for your dates in the Freedom Travel search.

How much does a flight from Ankara to Aktau cost

The price depends on the departure date, the airline and connection you choose, the season and how far in advance you buy. We do not publish fixed prices: you will see the final amount with all fees in the Freedom Travel search and can pay by bank card online.

Which airlines fly the Ankara — Aktau route

• Pegasus — non-stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen — Aktau flights, convenient for a connection from Ankara
• AJet — non-stop Ankara — Almaty flights
• Air Astana — connecting flights (via Almaty or Astana)
• FlyArystan — connecting flights (via Almaty or Astana)
• SCAT Airlines — connecting flights (via Almaty or Astana)

The mix of carriers and flight combinations depends on the date — the Freedom Travel search shows the full list of available options.

How to get from Ankara to Aktau: your flight options

There is no non-stop Ankara — Aktau flight. Keep in mind that Istanbul has two separate airports: Istanbul (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen (SAW). Non-stop flights to Aktau depart only from Sabiha Gokcen, which is why that airport is the usual connecting point.

The second scenario is to fly from Ankara to Almaty or Astana and then continue on a domestic flight to Aktau, operated by Air Astana, FlyArystan and SCAT Airlines.

The Istanbul routing is usually faster, while going via Almaty or Astana gives you more onward departures to choose from. Since this is an international trip with a connection, check in advance whether you need a transit visa in the connecting country.

Find return flights from Aktau to Ankara

Aktau airport

Flights are handled by Aktau International Airport (SCO), about 25 km north of the city centre. Taxis and buses run to the centre.

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 consist of microdistrict numbers.

• Caspian Sea promenade — the main place for seaside walks and relaxation
• City beaches — swimming spots along the Caspian coast
• 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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