Air tickets Beijing — Aktau

Need tickets from Beijing to Aktau? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can put together your itinerary, compare options by price and travel time, reserve a seat and pay for the ticket online.

This page gathers the key facts about the route: the distance and approximate travel time, the airlines and possible connections, what the fare depends on, plus information about the arrival airport and the city's sights.

General information about flights between Beijing and Aktau

The distance between Beijing and Aktau is about 5,290 km. There is no non-stop service, so a one-stop journey takes from eleven hours; a non-stop flight over that distance would take around 7 hours. The time difference is 3 hours — Aktau is three hours behind Beijing. Many foreign nationals can enter Kazakhstan without a visa; the rules depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. The route matters most to oil and gas professionals, business travellers and tourists heading for the Caspian coast.

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Beijing — Aktau flight schedule

There are no non-stop flights between Beijing and Aktau, so the schedule consists of two legs: a flight from Beijing to Almaty or Astana, then a connecting flight on to Aktau. The Beijing — Almaty leg takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and Almaty — Aktau around 3 hours 20 minutes.

Frequencies and the quality of connections change by day of the week and by season, and fares are recalculated dynamically, so it is easiest to check the current schedule for your dates in the Freedom Travel search.

How much does a flight from Beijing to Aktau cost

The fare depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, the length of the layover and how many days in advance you book. We do not publish fixed prices: the final amount including all fees is shown by the Freedom Travel search, and payment is made online by bank card.

Which airlines fly the Beijing — Aktau route

• Air Astana — operates one of the legs (via Almaty or Astana)
• Air China — non-stop Beijing — Almaty, then a connection in Almaty
• SCAT Airlines — flights on the Almaty — Aktau leg
• FlyArystan — flights on the Almaty — Aktau leg

The mix of carriers and flight combinations depends on the date — the Freedom Travel search builds the full list of available options.

How to get from Beijing to Aktau: your flight options

No airline flies non-stop between Beijing and Aktau, so the trip involves at least one connection.

The main option is via Almaty: Air Astana and Air China fly there from Beijing, and SCAT Airlines, Air Astana and FlyArystan continue on to Aktau. You can also travel via Astana, served from Beijing by Air Astana and linked to Aktau by regular flights. Another possible transit point is Urumqi, which has a non-stop link with Aktau.

Connecting in Almaty usually gives you more departures to choose from and a shorter total journey, while other combinations sometimes win on price. Compare the options by cost, waiting time and arrival hour, and check whether a transit visa is needed in the connecting country.

Find return flights from Aktau to Beijing

Aktau airport

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

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 are made up of district numbers.

• Caspian Sea promenade — the main place for a walk and a rest by the water.
• City beaches — swimming spots along the Caspian shore.
• The 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 best-known monuments in the city.

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