Air tickets London — Atyrau

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

This page brings together the essentials: distance and travel time, the handiest connections, 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 Atyrau

The distance between London and Atyrau is about 3,700 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 Atyrau ahead of London. The route is especially busy with business travel: Atyrau is the centre of Kazakhstan's oil and gas industry and a regular destination for specialists from international companies. Many foreign nationals may enter Kazakhstan without a visa; the rules depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel.

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London — Atyrau flight schedule

There are no non-stop London — Atyrau flights in the timetable. Two connections are convenient. Via Istanbul: Air Astana operates from Istanbul (IST) to Atyrau with about 13 departures a month, while Pegasus serves Atyrau from Sabiha Gokcen; the London — Istanbul leg is flown by several airlines. Via Almaty: the Air Astana non-stop from Heathrow (about 18 departures a month), with the Almaty — Atyrau leg served frequently, around 134 flights a month.

Schedules and layover lengths depend on the option you pick, and the fare depends on the date and demand, so the Freedom Travel search is the easiest place to compare.

How much does a flight from London to Atyrau 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 — Atyrau route

• Air Astana — connecting flights (via Istanbul or via Almaty)
• FlyArystan and SCAT — the Almaty — Atyrau or Astana — Atyrau leg as part of a connecting itinerary
• Pegasus — connecting flights via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

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 Atyrau: travel options

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

Via Istanbul the path is shorter: a flight to Istanbul, then about 3 hours 50 minutes with Air Astana to Atyrau. Via Almaty the distance is longer, but the whole trip can be booked with one airline: the non-stop from Heathrow and about 2 hours 55 minutes on to Atyrau. A connection through Astana on Kazakh carriers is also possible. If you connect in another country, check whether a transit visa is required.

Weigh the options by total time, layover length and price: the Istanbul routing often wins on time, while going via Almaty is convenient as a single ticket.

Find return flights from Atyrau to London

Atyrau airport

Flights arrive at Atyrau International Airport (GUW), located about 8 km from the city centre. Buses and taxis run into town.

What to see in Atyrau

Atyrau is the centre of Kazakhstan's oil and gas industry, set at the mouth of the Ural River by the Caspian Sea. The river splits the city into a European and an Asian part.

• Pedestrian bridge over the Ural River — symbolically connects Europe and Asia.
• Imangali Mosque — one of the main mosques in the city.
• Ural River embankment — a walking spot in the city centre.
• Atyrau Regional Museum of History and Local Lore — exhibits on the history and nature of the Caspian region.
• Makhambet Utemisov Regional Drama Theatre — the city's main theatre stage.
• Assumption Cathedral — a 19th-century Orthodox church.

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