Air tickets Zhezkazgan — Aktau

If you are looking for flight tickets from Zhezkazgan to Aktau, start your search on Freedom Travel. On the Freedom Travel website and mobile app you can find a suitable itinerary, compare offers from different airlines, reserve a seat and pay for the ticket online — with no ticket-office visit and no extra steps.

This page brings together the key information about the route: the distance and approximate travel time, the available flight options, the airlines involved, what the ticket price depends on, plus details about the arrival airport and what to see in the city.

General information about flights between Zhezkazgan and Aktau

The distance between Zhezkazgan and Aktau is about 1,355 km. There are no scheduled non-stop flights on this route, so the trip is made with a connection and takes from about five hours and up — the exact time depends on the layover you choose. Both cities are in the same time zone (UTC+5), so there is no time difference and no need to adjust after arrival. This is a domestic flight within Kazakhstan, so no visa is required. The route is popular with residents of central Kazakhstan travelling to the Caspian coast for work, family visits and holidays.

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Zhezkazgan — Aktau flight schedule

There are no non-stop flights between Zhezkazgan and Aktau in the schedule. The journey consists of two legs: first a departure from Zhezkazgan to one of the major hub airports — Karaganda, Shymkent, Astana or Almaty — and then a connecting flight on to Aktau.

The number of flights and the quality of connections change with the season and the day of the week, so it is easier to check the current schedule for a specific date in the Freedom Travel search. Pricing on this route is dynamic: the closer the departure date and the higher the demand, the more expensive the ticket.

How much does a flight from Zhezkazgan to Aktau cost

The ticket price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, the connection you choose and how far in advance you book. We do not publish a fixed price, because it changes daily. You will see the current fare including all fees in the Freedom Travel search, where you can also pay for the ticket by card online.

Which airlines fly the Zhezkazgan — Aktau route

• SCAT Airlines — connecting flights (via Karaganda, Shymkent or Astana)
• Qazaq Air — operates the Zhezkazgan — Astana or Zhezkazgan — Almaty leg of a connecting itinerary
• Air Astana — operates the Astana — Aktau leg of a connecting itinerary
• FlyArystan — operates the Almaty — Aktau leg of a connecting itinerary

The mix of carriers and the available flight combinations change along with the seasonal schedule. The full list of airlines for your date is shown in the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Zhezkazgan to Aktau: flight options

There is no non-stop flight between these cities, so a direct option is not available on this route.

The main option is a flight with one connection. The layover is most often in Karaganda, Shymkent, Astana or Almaty: you fly from Zhezkazgan to a hub airport and then change to a flight bound for Aktau.

When comparing options, look not only at the price but also at the total travel time: a short layover saves hours but leaves less buffer in case of a delay, while a long one is more relaxed but stretches the trip. Since this is a domestic flight, no transit visa is needed.

Find return flights from Aktau to Zhezkazgan

Aktau airport

Flights arrive at Aktau International Airport (SCO). It is located about 25 km north of the city centre, and you can reach the centre by taxi or bus. The airport handles both domestic and international routes and is the main air gateway to the Mangystau region.

What to see in Aktau

Aktau is Kazakhstan's only seaside city, 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 relaxation
• City beaches — swimming spots on the Caspian coast
• Lighthouse on the embankment — one of the city's recognisable symbols
• 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 city's best-known monuments

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