Planning a trip to the Turkish capital and looking for cheap flights from Atyrau to Ankara? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find suitable connecting options, compare them by price and travel time, book your seat and pay online by card.
This page covers the essentials: distance and travel time, the available connecting routes, the airlines, the time difference, visa conditions, Ankara airport details and a shortlist of places worth seeing.
General information about flights between Atyrau and Ankara
The distance between Atyrau and Ankara is about 1,700 km. There is no non-stop service on this route: flights from Atyrau to Turkey go to Istanbul, so you reach Ankara with one stop and the journey takes from about 7 hours including the layover. The time difference is 2 hours, with Ankara two hours behind Atyrau. Citizens of Kazakhstan enjoy visa-free entry for up to 30 days (no more than 90 days within any 180-day period); check the current rules before you travel. The route is popular with business travellers, students and tourists heading to the Turkish capital for its museums and ancient heritage.
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Atyrau — Ankara flight schedule
The route is served by connecting itineraries: first the flight from Atyrau to Istanbul (about 3 hours 50 minutes), then a short hop to Ankara (roughly 1 hour 15 minutes). Total travel time depends on the layover and starts from about 7 hours.
The number of options varies by day of the week and by season, and fares are dynamic, so it is best to check the current flight combinations and prices for your dates in the Freedom Travel search.
How much does a flight from Atyrau to Ankara cost
The price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, the layover length and how early you book. We do not publish fixed fares: the Freedom Travel search shows the final amount including all fees, and you can pay online by card.
Which airlines fly the Atyrau — Ankara route
- Air Astana — connecting flights (first leg Atyrau — Istanbul IST)
- Pegasus — connecting flights (first leg Atyrau — Istanbul Sabiha SAW)
- Turkish Airlines — the Istanbul (IST) — Ankara leg
- AJet — Turkish domestic flights to Ankara
For the full list of carriers and their combinations on your dates, see the Freedom Travel search — the available options are updated regularly.
How to get from Atyrau to Ankara: your flight options
There is no non-stop flight from Atyrau to Ankara, so a connecting itinerary is the only option.
Istanbul is the most logical transfer point: Air Astana takes you to Istanbul Airport (IST), from where Turkish Airlines flies on to Ankara, while Pegasus brings you to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), which also has domestic flights to the capital. Depending on the schedule, connections via Almaty or Astana can work too.
When comparing options, look beyond the price: check the layover length, whether the whole journey is on a single ticket, and which airport you transfer at. If the transfer means leaving the transit area or changing airports, check in advance whether you need a transit visa.
Find return flights from Ankara to Atyrau
Ankara airport
Flights arrive at Esenboga International Airport (ESB), about 28 km north-east of central Ankara. Belko Air airport buses run to the city, and taxis and pre-booked transfers are also available.
What to see in Ankara
Ankara is the capital of Turkey and its second largest city, an administrative centre with both ancient and republican heritage.
- Anitkabir — the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
- Ankara Castle (Hisar) — an old citadel overlooking the city
- Museum of Anatolian Civilizations — a world-famous collection of Hittite and Anatolian artefacts
- Temple of Augustus and Rome — ancient ruins in the city centre
- Kocatepe Mosque — the largest mosque in Ankara
- Genclik Park — a central park with a lake and rides
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