Air tickets Usharal — Aktau

For anyone looking for air tickets from Usharal to Aktau, the Freedom Travel website and app help you find the available options, compare them by price and journey time, reserve a seat and pay for the ticket online with a bank card.

This page brings together information about the Usharal — Aktau route: the distance and approximate journey time, the connecting itineraries, the airlines involved, what makes up the ticket price, plus details about Aktau airport and what to see in the city.

General information about flights between Usharal and Aktau

The distance between Usharal and Aktau is about 2,340 km. A nonstop flight over that distance would take roughly 3 hours 25 minutes, but there are no scheduled nonstop flights between these cities, so the route is flown with a connection, most often in Almaty. Both cities are in Kazakhstan and keep the same time, so there is no time difference. This is a domestic flight and no visa is required. The route links the east of the country with the Caspian coast and becomes noticeably busier in the holiday season.

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Flight schedule Usharal — Aktau

There are no nonstop Usharal — Aktau flights in the timetables. Usharal airport has scheduled service to Almaty only, operated by SCAT Airlines four days a week. The journey then continues on a second flight from Almaty to Aktau, so total travel time including the layover starts at roughly 6 hours 30 minutes.

Departure frequency on both legs changes by season and by day of the week, and fares are calculated dynamically. The easiest way to check the current schedule for your date is the Freedom Travel search.

How much does a flight from Usharal to Aktau cost

The price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season and how far in advance you book. We do not publish fixed prices, because fares change during the day. You will see the exact amount including all fees in the Freedom Travel search and can pay for the ticket online by card.

Which airlines operate on the Usharal — Aktau route

• SCAT Airlines — nonstop Usharal — Almaty flights, the first leg of the connecting itinerary
• The Almaty — Aktau leg is operated by several Kazakhstani airlines, and the line-up changes by season
• Itineraries connecting through other Kazakhstani hub airports are also possible

The full list of carriers and available connections for a specific date is shown by the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Usharal to Aktau: travel options

There is no nonstop flight between Usharal and Aktau in the scheduled timetable, so a direct option on this route cannot be booked.

The main itinerary is a connection through Almaty: a short flight out of Usharal, then a connecting flight across the country to Aktau. Total travel time starts at roughly 6 hours 30 minutes and depends on the length of the layover. If there is no convenient connection, check itineraries via other hub airports in Kazakhstan.

When comparing options, consider not only the price but also the length of the layover, the arrival time and the baggage rules: on a coast-to-coast itinerary a good connection saves you a whole evening.

Find return flights from Aktau to Usharal

Aktau airport

Aktau International Airport (SCO) is located about 25 km north of the city centre. You can reach the centre by taxi or by bus. The airport handles domestic and international flights and serves as the main air gateway to the Mangystau region.

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.

• Caspian Sea embankment — the main place for walks and seaside leisure
• City beaches — swimming spots along the Caspian coast
• Lighthouse on the embankment — 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 well-known monuments of the city

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