Planning a trip to western Kazakhstan? On the Freedom Travel website and mobile app you can quickly and conveniently buy Astana — Atyrau flight tickets, compare prices and choose the best departure time with no hidden charges or overpayments.
Flights operate all year round, mostly direct, which makes this one of the most convenient routes for travelling around Kazakhstan
Why buy air tickets from Astana to Atyrau on Freedom Travel
- Up-to-date flight information. We work with all airlines, which lets you compare prices and find the best-value air tickets;
- A convenient search and filtering system by date, price, airline, route duration and number of transfers;
- A low-price calendar will show the dates when air tickets to Atyrau are cheapest;
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Astana — Atyrau flight schedule
Flight frequency: daily direct departures.
Travel time: on average 2 hours 30 minutes on a direct flight.
Best time to book air tickets: 20–35 days before departure. During this period you can find the best-value fares.
High season: March–May and September–November — the period of business activity in the region.
Low season: January–February and the second half of summer, when demand is noticeably lower.
How much does a flight from Astana to Atyrau cost
There is no fixed price for the Astana — Atyrau flight: it depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, whether the itinerary has connections and how far ahead you book. Current fares for your dates are in Freedom Travel search, where the total including fees is shown up front and you can pay by card online.
Which airlines fly the Astana — Atyrau route
Direct flights on this route are operated by:
How to get from Astana to Atyrau: flight options
Direct flights
The best option for most passengers: from 2 to 4 direct departures are available daily, with a travel time of 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes.
Connecting routes
With transfers in Almaty, Aktau or Shymkent.
Comparison of the options on this route
- Direct flights — faster, more convenient, often cheaper than connecting ones, suitable for business trips.
- Connecting flights — convenient if you need to combine your trip with business in other cities, but the travel time will increase.
Atyrau Airport
Atyrau International Airport (GUW) — the main air hub of western Kazakhstan. It serves more than 1 million passengers a year and is considered one of the country's key airports in terms of industrial and corporate traffic.
- a modern terminal after renovation;
- convenient check-in desks and waiting areas;
- a fast transfer to the city centre — about 15–20 minutes by taxi;
- well-developed infrastructure for business-segment passengers, including VIP lounges;
- regular international flights to Türkiye, Europe and the Caucasus countries.
What to see in Atyrau
Atyrau is one of the most unusual cities in Kazakhstan, located on two continents at once — Europe and Asia. The city is divided by the Ural River, and it is here that the geographical border between the continents runs — a fact that always surprises travellers.
- population — about 300,000 people;
- the region is the country's largest oil-and-gas centre;
- historically Atyrau was an important trade hub on the Caspian.
- The Ural River embankment — a promenade area and a symbol of the city.
- The bridge between Europe and Asia — an iconic spot for photos.
- The Atyrau History Museum — exhibitions on the region, everyday life and culture.
- The Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God — one of the oldest buildings in the city.
- The “Khan Ordasy” ethnopark — an open-air cultural and historical complex.