Air tickets London — Aktau

Looking for flights from London to Aktau? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can choose an itinerary, compare options by price and travel time, book and pay online.

Below are the essentials: distance and travel time, which connections work, the airlines on the route, what the price depends on, the arrival airport and what to see in the city.

General information about flights between London and Aktau

The distance between London and Aktau is about 3,900 km. There are no non-stop flights: the trip involves one connection and takes from 10 hours depending on the layover. The time difference is 4 hours in summer and 5 hours in winter, with Aktau ahead of London. Many foreign nationals may enter Kazakhstan without a visa; the rules depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. The route mixes business travel to the Mangystau region with summer holidays on the Caspian.

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London — Aktau flight schedule

There are no non-stop London — Aktau flights in the timetable. The shortest connection is Istanbul: Pegasus flies from Sabiha Gokcen to Aktau with about 17 departures a month, and several airlines serve Istanbul from London. The alternative is Almaty: Air Astana operates non-stop from London Heathrow (about 18 departures a month), and the Almaty — Aktau leg is very frequent, around 164 flights a month.

Departure days and layover times depend on the option you choose, and the fare depends on the date and demand. The Freedom Travel search is the easiest place to review current combinations.

How much does a flight from London to Aktau cost

The fare depends on the departure date, the airline, the season and how far in advance you book. There is no fixed price on this route: tariffs change almost daily. The easiest way to see the current fare, including all taxes and fees, is the Freedom Travel search, where you can also pay online by bank card.

Which airlines fly the London — Aktau route

• Pegasus — operates both legs: London — Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen — Aktau
• Air Astana — connecting flights (non-stop London — Almaty leg and then Almaty — Aktau)
• FlyArystan and SCAT — the Almaty — Aktau or Astana — Aktau leg as part of a connecting itinerary

The London — Istanbul leg is operated by several airlines; the full list of carriers and connections for your dates is shown by the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from London to Aktau: travel options

There is no non-stop flight between London and Aktau — the itinerary always runs through a hub.

Via Istanbul: a flight to Sabiha Gokcen, then about 3 hours 20 minutes with Pegasus to Aktau. Via Almaty: the Air Astana non-stop from Heathrow and about 3 hours 5 minutes on to Aktau, although the routing covers more distance. A connection through Astana also works, with several Kazakh carriers flying from there to Aktau. If you connect in another country, check whether a transit visa is required.

The Istanbul routing is usually shorter in total time, while Almaty or Astana suits you if you want one carrier for the whole trip or a better arrival time — compare both in the list of results.

Find return flights from Aktau to London

Aktau airport

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

What to see in Aktau

Aktau is Kazakhstan's only seaside city, standing on the shore of the Caspian Sea. It is known for its unusual layout, where addresses are made up of district numbers.

• Caspian Sea promenade — the main place for walks and relaxing by the sea.
• City beaches — swimming spots on the Caspian coast.
• 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.
• Monument to Taras Shevchenko — one of the city's best-known monuments.

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