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Air tickets Atyrau — Aktau

Anywhere
Departure date

Economy class

1 adult

Airlines flying this route

Departure and arrival airports

Atyrau GUW

  • Main airport of Atyrau
  • Operates around the clock
  • One passenger terminal
  • About 1.4 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

About the Atyrau — Aktau flight

  • Distance between cities 367 km
  • Average flight time ~1 h 05 min
  • Flight count in a week 10+

Route highlights

  • Direct flights
  • Average flight time 1 h 05 min
  • Distance ~367 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 Atyrau — 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 Atyrau — 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 Atyrau — Aktau route takes on average 1 h 05 min.

  • The price of the Atyrau — 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 Atyrau 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.

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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.

    Comparing the options:

    • 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.


    What is worth seeing:

    • 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!

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