Air tickets Barcelona — Aktau

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Here you will find the essentials of the route: the distance and approximate travel time, connection options, the airlines involved, what makes up the ticket price, the arrival airport and what to see in the city.

General information about flights between Barcelona and Aktau

The straight-line distance between the cities is about 3,960 km. There are no non-stop flights on the route, so the trip involves a connection and takes from about 10 hours, with roughly 5 hours 30 minutes of actual flying time. The time difference is 4 hours (3 hours in summer), with Aktau ahead of Barcelona. Many foreign nationals can enter Kazakhstan without a visa; the conditions depend on your citizenship, so check them before your trip. Travellers choose this route for a Caspian seaside break, for work in the Mangystau region and for visiting relatives.

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Barcelona — Aktau flight schedule

There are no non-stop flights between Barcelona and Aktau: the trip is made with a connection, most often in Istanbul. The total journey starts from about 10 hours and depends on the length of the layover.

The number of departures and their times vary by day of the week and by season, so the easiest way to see the current schedule is to search your dates on Freedom Travel. Fares are dynamic and can change during the day.

How much does a flight from Barcelona to Aktau cost

The price depends on the departure date, the airline and the connection, the season and how far in advance you buy. We do not publish a fixed fare: a Freedom Travel search for your dates shows the exact amount including all fees, and you can pay online by bank card.

Which airlines fly the Barcelona — Aktau route

• Pegasus — connecting flights via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
• Turkish Airlines — Barcelona to Istanbul, then a connection
• Vueling — Barcelona to Istanbul, then a connection
• Air Astana — flights from Almaty to Aktau
• FlyArystan — flights from Almaty to Aktau
• SCAT — flights from Almaty to Aktau

The mix of airlines and connections depends on the date: a Freedom Travel search will show the full list of options available for your dates.

How to get from Barcelona to Aktau: your flight options

There is no non-stop service on this route.

The shortest way is via Istanbul: Pegasus flies from Barcelona to Sabiha Gokcen and onwards to Aktau, so the whole trip can be covered with a single airline. Two-stop options also exist: for example Turkish Airlines or Vueling to Istanbul, then on to Almaty, from where Air Astana, FlyArystan and SCAT fly to Aktau.

A single-stop itinerary is usually noticeably faster, while two-stop routings are sometimes cheaper — compare the options by price and total travel time. Mind the layover length and check in advance whether you need a transit visa in the connecting country.

Find return flights from Aktau to Barcelona

Aktau airport

Flights arrive at Aktau International Airport, about 25 km north of the city centre. Taxis and buses run to the centre.

What to see in Aktau

Aktau is the only seaside city in Kazakhstan, standing on the shore of the Caspian Sea. It is known for its unusual layout, where addresses consist of microdistrict numbers.

• Caspian Sea promenade — the main place for a walk and a rest by the sea.
• City beaches — swimming spots on the Caspian shore.
• Lighthouse on the promenade — 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.
• Taras Shevchenko monument — one of the best-known monuments in the city.

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