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Atyrau — Aktau flight schedule
Flight frequency: daily, 2–3 flights a day.
Travel time: about 1 hour on a direct flight.
Best time to book: 15–25 days before departure, when prices are most stable.
High season: March–June and September–October.
Low season: January–February — in these months tickets are often cheaper.
How much does a flight from Atyrau to Aktau cost
There is no fixed price for the Atyrau — Aktau 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 Atyrau — Aktau route
How to get from Atyrau to Aktau: flight options
Direct flights: the airline FlyArystan, travel time 60 minutes.
Connecting routes: SCAT and Air Astana via Shymkent, Almaty or Astana; the travel time increases to between 7 and 20 hours.
- A direct flight is the best choice in terms of time and price.
- A connecting flight is only worthwhile when there are no direct flights.
Aktau Airport
Aktau Airport (SCO) — the main air hub of the Mangystau region.
- A modern international-standard terminal.
- Capacity of up to 1 million passengers a year.
- Located 25 km from the city; the drive takes 20–30 minutes.
- Well-developed infrastructure: Duty Free, cafés, a business lounge, fast check-in.
What to see in Aktau
Aktau is the only city in Kazakhstan located right on the shore of the Caspian Sea. The city is known for its maritime climate, modern embankments and unusual architecture built in a micro-district style. In summer the temperature reaches +30…+35°C, and in winter it is around 0…–5°C.
- Aktau Embankment — perfect for walks and relaxing by the sea.
- Caspian beaches — clean water and wide sandy shorelines.
- An observation deck in the 15th micro-district — one of the best views of the city and the sea.
- The Aktau lighthouse, located right on the roof of a residential building.
- The Mangystau History Museum — stories about nomadic culture, the region's natural features and ancient civilisations.
A trip from Atyrau to Aktau is a short and convenient flight between two important cities of western Kazakhstan. On Freedom Travel you can easily find the right flight and buy tickets at a good price — quickly, conveniently and with no hidden fees!