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This page brings together the essentials of the route: distance and travel time, how the seasonal non-stop schedule works, which connecting alternatives exist, what shapes the fare, plus the arrival airport and the sights of Aktau.
General information about flights between Yerevan and Aktau
The distance between Yerevan and Aktau is about 690 km — a short hop within the Caspian region, with a non-stop flight taking roughly 1 hour 30 minutes. The time difference is 1 hour: Aktau is one hour ahead of Yerevan. Many foreign nationals may enter Kazakhstan visa-free; the rules depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. The route is busiest in summer and early autumn, when the seasonal non-stop programme runs and travellers head for the Caspian Sea and Mangystau.
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Yerevan — Aktau flight schedule
Non-stop flights between Yerevan and Aktau are operated by SCAT Airlines and take about 1 hour 30 minutes. Note that this is a seasonal route: under the current schedule the programme runs from August to October, with roughly two flights a week. Outside the season there is no non-stop service and the trip requires a connection.
The airline adjusts the season start and end dates, the days of operation and the number of flights, and fares are dynamic, so check the current schedule for your dates in the Freedom Travel search.
How much does a flight from Yerevan to Aktau cost
The price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season and how far in advance you buy: at the peak of the seasonal programme non-stop flights are usually more expensive. We do not publish fixed prices — you will see the final amount with all fees in the Freedom Travel search and can pay by bank card online.
Which airlines fly the Yerevan — Aktau route
- SCAT Airlines — seasonal non-stop Yerevan — Aktau flights
- FlyOne Armenia — non-stop Yerevan — Almaty flights, the basis for a connecting itinerary
- Air Astana — connecting flights (via Almaty or Astana)
- FlyArystan — connecting flights (via Almaty or Astana)
- Pegasus — non-stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen — Aktau flights, convenient for a connection
The mix of carriers and flight combinations depends on the date — the Freedom Travel search shows the full list of available options.
How to get from Yerevan to Aktau: your flight options
In season the fastest way is the SCAT Airlines non-stop flight: about 1 hour 30 minutes in the air, with no change of plane and no long airport wait.
If there is no non-stop flight on your dates, connecting itineraries remain. Via Almaty: the non-stop FlyOne Armenia flight from Yerevan, then a domestic leg to Aktau with Air Astana, FlyArystan or SCAT Airlines. Via Istanbul: Pegasus flies non-stop to Aktau from Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), which is a separate airport and not the same as Istanbul (IST).
The non-stop flight wins on time, while connecting routes operate all year and give you more freedom with dates. Since this is an international trip and connecting options pass through third countries, check whether you need a transit visa in the connecting country.
Find return flights from Aktau to Yerevan
Aktau airport
Flights are handled by 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.
- Caspian Sea promenade — the main place for seaside walks and relaxation
- City beaches — swimming spots along 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 best-known monuments in the city
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