Air tickets Bangkok — Aktau

Planning a trip from Bangkok to Aktau? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find suitable connecting flights, compare offers from different airlines, book a seat and pay for your ticket online by bank card.

This page brings together the key details of the route: the distance and travel time, the airlines and hub airports, how the schedule works, what makes up the ticket price, and information about the arrival airport and the sights of Aktau.

General information about flights between Bangkok and Aktau

The distance between the cities is about 5,770 kilometres. There are no nonstop flights on this route, so the trip involves one change and takes from 12 hours. The time difference is 2 hours: Aktau is behind Bangkok. Many foreign nationals can enter Kazakhstan without a visa; the conditions depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. The route is popular with residents of the Mangystau region returning from a holiday in Thailand and with specialists working on the Caspian.

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Flight schedule Bangkok — Aktau

There are no nonstop flights between the two cities: the trip is made with a change, most often in Almaty or Shymkent. Including the connection the journey takes from 12 hours, and the total time depends on how long you wait between flights.

The number of convenient connections changes through the year, and in high season the best options sell out faster. Prices are dynamic, so the same routing can cost differently on different days — compare several dates in a row in the Freedom Travel search.

How much does a flight from Bangkok to Aktau cost

The price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season and how far in advance you book. There is no fixed price: fares change daily. The easiest way to see the current cost including all fees is the Freedom Travel search, where you can also pay for the ticket online by card.

Which airlines fly the Bangkok — Aktau route

• Air Astana — operates one of the legs (via Almaty)
• SCAT Airlines — operates both legs: Bangkok — Shymkent and Shymkent — Aktau
• FlyArystan — operates the domestic leg inside Kazakhstan

The full list of airlines and connection options for your chosen dates, along with schedules and prices, is available in the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Bangkok to Aktau: flight options

There is currently no nonstop flight between Bangkok and Aktau, so the whole journey is made with a change.

Passengers most often connect in Almaty or Shymkent, which have regular domestic flights on to Aktau. Connections via Dubai, Istanbul or Tashkent are also possible.

A connection inside Kazakhstan is usually simpler in terms of formalities and timing, while a routing through a foreign hub can sometimes win on price. When connecting in a third country, check in advance whether you need a transit visa.

Find return flights from Aktau to Bangkok

Aktau airport

Flights arrive at Aktau International Airport (SCO). It is located about 25 km north of the city centre, and taxis and buses run into town.

What to see in Aktau

Aktau is the only Kazakh city on the sea, standing on the shore of the Caspian. It is known for its unusual layout, in which addresses consist of microdistrict numbers.

• Caspian Sea embankment — the main place for a walk and a rest by the water
• City beaches — swimming spots on the Caspian coast
• Lighthouse on the embankment — one of the recognisable symbols of the city
• Mangystau Regional Museum of History and Local Lore — exhibits on the history, nature and archaeology of Mangystau
• Mangystau Regional Mosque — the main mosque of the city and the region
• Monument to Taras Shevchenko — one of the best-known monuments in the city

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