Air tickets Atyrau — Istanbul

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This page brings together the useful details about the Atyrau — Istanbul route: distance and flight time, schedule and frequency, the airlines that serve it, price guidance, arrival airport information and ideas on what to see in the city.

General information about flights between Atyrau and Istanbul

The distance between Atyrau and Istanbul is about 1,940 km and a nonstop flight takes roughly 3 hours 50 minutes. The time difference is minus 2 hours: when it is noon in Atyrau, it is only 10:00 in Istanbul. Citizens of Kazakhstan enjoy visa-free entry for up to 30 days (no more than 90 days within any 180) — check the current rules before travelling. The route is busy all year: travellers fly to Istanbul for holidays, shopping, medical care and business, and also use the city as a convenient connecting hub.

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Atyrau — Istanbul flight schedule

Nonstop flights operate on this route seasonally and take about 3 hours 50 minutes. There are currently around three weekly departures to the main Istanbul airport, plus services to Sabiha Gokcen airport on the Asian side of the city. The number of flights and the days of operation vary by season.

The current schedule for your dates is always available in the Freedom Travel search. Pricing is dynamic: the closer the departure date and the higher the demand, the more expensive the ticket.

How much does a flight from Atyrau to Istanbul cost

The fare depends on the date, the airline, the season, the cabin class and how early you book. There is no fixed price on this route — it changes daily. You will see the final amount including all fees in the Freedom Travel search and can pay online by bank card.

Which airlines fly the Atyrau — Istanbul route

• Air Astana — nonstop flights to Istanbul Airport (IST), seasonal service
• Pegasus — nonstop flights to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)

The full list of carriers and connection options for your chosen date is shown in the Freedom Travel search results.

How to get from Atyrau to Istanbul: your flight options

The fastest option is the nonstop flight: about 3 hours 50 minutes in the air, with no change of airport and no need to reclaim baggage.

If there is no nonstop service on your date, connecting itineraries via Almaty, Astana or Baku work well. Total travel time in that case usually starts at around 8 hours and depends on the layover.

A nonstop flight saves time, while connecting options are often cheaper and offer more departure choices. If your layover is abroad, check in advance whether a transit visa is required in the connecting country.

Find return flights from Istanbul to Atyrau

Istanbul airport

Most flights arrive at Istanbul Airport (IST) on the European side of the city, about 35 km north-west of the centre. HAVAIST buses, the M11 metro line and taxis run to the city. The second airport, Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), is on the Asian side.

What to see in Istanbul

The largest city in Turkey spreads across two continents along the Bosphorus and was the capital of both the Byzantine and Ottoman empires.

• Hagia Sophia — the greatest monument of Byzantine architecture
• The Blue Mosque — the Sultanahmet mosque with six minarets
• Topkapi Palace — the residence of the Ottoman sultans, now a museum
• The Grand Bazaar — one of the largest covered markets in the world
• The Basilica Cistern — an ancient underground reservoir
• A Bosphorus cruise — a boat trip between Europe and Asia

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