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This page gathers the essentials of the route: the distance and total travel time, the cities the trip runs through, the airlines that operate it, what the fare depends on, plus information about Aktobe airport and what to see in the city.
General information about flights between Yekaterinburg and Aktobe
The cities are only about 760 km apart and a non-stop flight would take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes. There are, however, no non-stop services on this route, so the journey with one connection takes from 6 hours upwards. There is no time difference: Yekaterinburg and Aktobe share the same time zone. Many foreign nationals can enter Kazakhstan without a visa; the rules depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. The route is sustained by business trips and family visits between the Urals and western Kazakhstan.
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Yekaterinburg — Aktobe flight schedule
There is no non-stop Yekaterinburg — Aktobe flight in the timetable: the trip is flown with one connection. Most often the itinerary goes through Astana, which Red Wings serves from Yekaterinburg, with frequent domestic flights onwards to Aktobe. The second option is a connection in Almaty, which Red Wings also links with Yekaterinburg.
Connection times and the number of flights change with the season and fares follow demand, so the easiest way to see the current combinations for your dates is the Freedom Travel search.
How much does a flight from Yekaterinburg to Aktobe cost
The price depends on the departure date, the airlines in the itinerary, the season and how early you book. Because the whole trip is made up of two flights, the fare varies a lot with the connection you choose. The Freedom Travel search shows the final amount with all fees included, and payment is made online by bank card.
Which airlines fly the Yekaterinburg — Aktobe route
- Red Wings — connecting flights: the Yekaterinburg to Astana or Yekaterinburg to Almaty leg
- Air Astana — connecting flights: the Astana or Almaty to Aktobe leg
- SCAT — connecting flights: the Astana or Almaty to Aktobe leg
- FlyArystan — connecting flights: the Astana or Almaty to Aktobe leg
- Vietjet Qazaqstan — connecting flights: the Astana to Aktobe leg
The full list of carriers and connections for your dates appears in the Freedom Travel search.
How to get from Yekaterinburg to Aktobe: your flight options
There are no non-stop flights between the cities, so the only way to fly is with a connection.
The most logical pattern is via Astana: a Red Wings flight out of Yekaterinburg, then a domestic flight to Aktobe with Air Astana, SCAT, FlyArystan or Vietjet Qazaqstan. Going via Almaty makes the trip longer, but sometimes offers better departure times or a better price.
A connection in Astana is usually shorter overall, while the Almaty option is worth considering when there are no convenient flights on your date. Note that the route crosses a border, so a valid international passport is required; if you connect in a third country, check in advance whether you need a transit visa.
Find return flights from Aktobe to Yekaterinburg
Aktobe airport
Flights are handled by Aktobe International Airport (AKX), about 12 km north-east of the city centre. Taxis and city buses run into town.
What to see in Aktobe
Aktobe is a major industrial and administrative centre in western Kazakhstan, known for its oil, gas and metallurgical industries.
- Nur Gasyr Mosque — one of the largest mosques in the city and the region
- Regional Museum of History and Local Lore — exhibits on the history and nature of the region
- T. Akhtanov Drama Theatre — the leading theatre in the city
- Central Park — a popular place for locals to relax
- Aliya Moldagulova Memorial Museum — a museum dedicated to the Hero of the Soviet Union Aliya Moldagulova
- The Shanyrak monument — a monumental ensemble shaped like the frame of a yurt
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