Need flights from Yekaterinburg to Aktau? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find suitable flights, compare them by price and travel time, book a seat and pay for the ticket online.
This page gathers the practical details for the route: the distance and approximate travel time, connection options, the airlines involved, what the fare depends on, information about the arrival airport and ideas for what to see in Aktau.
General information about flights between Yekaterinburg and Aktau
The distance between the cities is about 1586 km. There are no non-stop flights, so the journey involves one connection and takes from about 7 hours depending on the routing. There is no time difference between Yekaterinburg and Aktau — both are on UTC+5. Many foreign nationals can enter Kazakhstan without a visa; the rules depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. The route serves both business travellers heading to the oil and gas region and holidaymakers going to the Caspian coast.
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Flight schedule Yekaterinburg — Aktau
There is no direct service between the cities: the trip consists of two legs. Most travellers connect in Almaty or Astana, and there is also a routing via Moscow. Frequencies and layover times vary by day of the week and season, so check the schedule for your date in the Freedom Travel search.
Fares are dynamic and follow demand and how far ahead you book, so comparing several dates usually helps you save.
How much does a flight from Yekaterinburg to Aktau cost
The final price depends on the date, the airline, the season and how early you book. We do not publish fixed prices — fares are updated daily. You will see the exact amount including all fees in the Freedom Travel search and can pay by bank card online.
Which airlines fly the Yekaterinburg — Aktau route
- Red Wings — Yekaterinburg to Almaty and Yekaterinburg to Astana, the first leg of the connecting itinerary
- Air Astana, FlyArystan and SCAT — flights from Almaty and Astana to Aktau
- Aeroflot — connecting flights via Moscow
The mix of carriers and connections changes with the season, so check the full list of options for your date in the Freedom Travel search.
How to get from Yekaterinburg to Aktau: travel options
There are no non-stop flights from Yekaterinburg to Aktau.
The main option is a single connection inside Kazakhstan: Red Wings takes you from Yekaterinburg to Almaty or Astana, and Air Astana, FlyArystan and SCAT operate onward flights to Aktau. The alternative is a routing via Moscow, where Aeroflot flies the Moscow — Aktau leg.
A connection in Astana is usually the quickest overall, Almaty offers more departures to choose from, and the Moscow routing can be cheaper. Compare all three by price and layover length.
If your connection passes through a third country, check in advance whether you need a transit visa.
Find return flights from Aktau to Yekaterinburg
Aktau airport
Flights arrive at Aktau International Airport (SCO), 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.
- The Caspian Sea promenade — the main place for walks and relaxing by the water
- City beaches — swimming spots along the Caspian coast
- The lighthouse on the promenade — one of the recognisable symbols of the city
- The Mangystau Regional Museum of History and Local Lore — exhibits on the history, nature and archaeology of Mangystau
- The Mangystau Regional Mosque — the main mosque of the city and the region
- The monument to Taras Shevchenko — one of the best-known monuments in the city
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