Air tickets Tashkent — Aktau

Planning a trip from Tashkent to Aktau? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can put together an itinerary, compare options by price and travel time, book a seat and pay online.

Here you will find the practical details for the route: the distance and approximate travel time, the possible connections, the airlines, what makes up the fare, information about the arrival airport and a selection of places worth seeing in Aktau.

General information about flights between Tashkent and Aktau

The distance between the cities is about 1514 km. There are no non-stop flights, so the journey involves one connection and takes from about 6 hours depending on the routing. There is no time difference between Tashkent and Aktau — both are on UTC+5. The route works both for business trips to the oil and gas region and for holidays on the Caspian coast. Many foreign nationals can enter Kazakhstan without a visa; the rules depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel.

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Flight schedule Tashkent — 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 an option via Nukus in Uzbekistan, from where SCAT Airlines and Uzbekistan Airways fly to Aktau. 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 Tashkent to Aktau cost

The price is made up of two legs and depends on the date, the airlines, the season and how early you book. We do not publish fixed prices — fares change daily.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 Tashkent — Aktau route

• Air Astana — operates one of the legs via Almaty or Astana
• Uzbekistan Airways — the Tashkent to Almaty or Tashkent to Astana leg
• Centrum Air — operates one of the legs via Almaty
• FlyArystan and SCAT — flights from Almaty and Astana to Aktau

The mix of carriers and available connections changes with the season, so check the full list of options for your date in the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Tashkent to Aktau: travel options

There are no non-stop flights from Tashkent to Aktau.

The trip is made with one connection. The classic routing is via Almaty or Astana: Air Astana, Uzbekistan Airways or Centrum Air take you to the hub, and Air Astana, FlyArystan and SCAT operate onward flights to Aktau. An alternative inside Uzbekistan is a connection in Nukus, from where SCAT Airlines and Uzbekistan Airways fly to Aktau.

The Astana routing is usually the quickest overall, Almaty offers more departures to choose from, and the Nukus connection can suit some schedules well. Compare the options by price and waiting time.

If your connection passes through a third country, check in advance whether you need a transit visa.

Find return flights from Aktau to Tashkent

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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