When are tickets cheaper on the Astana — Aktau route?

Tickets Astana — Aktau are cheapest during: late autumn and winter — this is the period of low demand for the route. Prices are also usually lower when booking 2–3 months before departure and on weekdays (Tuesday, Wednesday). You can track monthly price trends in the price calendar above on the Freedom Travel page.

Which airlines operate flights on the Astana — Aktau route?

Flights on the Astana — Aktau route are operated by several airlines. Some of them offer direct flights. The current list of flights and prices is in the “Airlines on the route” block above; you can compare and buy all tickets on Freedom Travel.

How long is the flight from Astana to Aktau?

A direct flight on the Astana — Aktau route takes on average 2 h 45 min.

How much is the cheapest round-trip air ticket on the Astana — Aktau route?

The price of the Astana — Aktau flight depends on the departure date, the airline, the season and how far ahead you book. Check current fares for your dates in Freedom Travel search — the total is shown with all fees included and you can pay by card online.

Which airport in Aktau handles flights from Astana?

Flights from Astana arrive at Aktau Airport (SCO) — the largest airport in the region. More about the airport is in the block above on the page.

Why buy tickets on Freedom Travel?

Freedom Travel has been operating since 2013 and is one of the leaders in air ticket sales in Kazakhstan according to Forbes Kazakhstan. We officially partner with airlines and railway companies and sell more than 100,000 tickets every month. Booking is available both from a computer and via the iOS and Android app, and purchased tickets are saved in your personal account.

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Air tickets Astana — Aktau

Name: Air tickets Astana — Aktau
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Ticket costs by month

Gathered tickets with best prices by route Astana — Aktau

Airlines flying this route

SCAT Direct flight from 52 563 ₸
FlyArystan Direct flight from 53 813 ₸
Air Astana Direct flight from 55 110 ₸

Departure and arrival airports

Astana NQZ

Nursultan Nazarbayev

Main airport of Astana
Operates around the clock
2 passenger terminals
Over 8 million passengers a year

Aktau SCO

Main airport of Aktau
Operates around the clock
One passenger terminal
Over 1 million passengers a year

Documents for the flight

No visa required

Domestic flight within Kazakhstan

Identity document

Required at check-in

Other flights from Astana

All destinations from Astana

Other flights to Aktau

All flights to Aktau

About the Astana — Aktau flight

Distance between cities 1 719 km
Average flight time ~2 h 20 min
Flight count in a week 20+

Route highlights

Direct flights
Average flight time 2 h 45 min
Distance ~1719 km

Best time to travel

Late autumn and winter
Lower demand — lower prices
Flexible dates on weekdays

Traveler tips

Book 2–3 months in advance
Compare prices by month in the calendar
Fly on weekdays (Tue, Wed)

Questions and answers

Tickets Astana — Aktau are cheapest during: late autumn and winter — this is the period of low demand for the route. Prices are also usually lower when booking 2–3 months before departure and on weekdays (Tuesday, Wednesday). You can track monthly price trends in the price calendar above on the Freedom Travel page.
Flights on the Astana — Aktau route are operated by several airlines. Some of them offer direct flights. The current list of flights and prices is in the “Airlines on the route” block above; you can compare and buy all tickets on Freedom Travel.
A direct flight on the Astana — Aktau route takes on average 2 h 45 min.
The price of the Astana — Aktau flight depends on the departure date, the airline, the season and how far ahead you book. Check current fares for your dates in Freedom Travel search — the total is shown with all fees included and you can pay by card online.
Flights from Astana arrive at Aktau Airport (SCO) — the largest airport in the region. More about the airport is in the block above on the page.
Freedom Travel has been operating since 2013 and is one of the leaders in air ticket sales in Kazakhstan according to Forbes Kazakhstan. We officially partner with airlines and railway companies and sell more than 100,000 tickets every month. Booking is available both from a computer and via the iOS and Android app, and purchased tickets are saved in your personal account.

If you need to buy tickets in the Astana — Aktau direction, our air-ticket search service will help you with this. Convenient search lets you buy tickets in any direction. You can order round-trip tickets right away. Astana-Aktau flights are domestic and are operated by national carriers: SCAT Airlines, Air Astana.

Aktau is a relatively young city: it was founded in 1961. All its infrastructure was built from scratch. The city provides a decent standard of living for people living in the desert. The city is supplied with fresh water through a water-desalination plant.

Today Aktau is a centre for the development of gas and oil fields. The climate here is desert and arid: in summer the temperature can reach up to +45 degrees. Along the Caspian Sea embankment there are many beaches that are always glad to welcome guests.

Here is the only port in Kazakhstan that handles international shipments of petroleum products. The city's main attraction is the only lighthouse in Europe mounted on a rooftop. It is also worth knowing that Aktau has no street names. The whole city is divided into micro-districts. An address looks like this: 4-20-23 and is deciphered as the 4th micro-district, building 20, apartment 23. If you decide to visit this city, you definitely need to know this information.

The city has one airport (SCO). GMT time — +5. The currency is the tenge.
Although the city is in Kazakhstan, the flight will not be quick:• direct flight: flight duration — from 2 h 30 min to 3 h 25 min, ticket prices start at 25,000 tg.;• with one intermediate city: journey duration — from 11 h to 21 h, minimum ticket price — 38,500 tg.;• with two intermediate cities: travel time — from 14 h 30 min to 34 h, ticket prices start at 51,000 tg.

The city has a large number of enterprises, so this destination is in demand for business trips. If you also need to visit other cities on a business visit (Aktobe, Almaty, Atyrau), you will find the best option using our search service, and you won't need to buy several tickets for the trip.

The prices are for a one-way ticket for one person a month before departure. Final prices depend on the booking dates, airlines' special offers, the exchange rate and a number of other factors.

Updated: 21.10.2026