Cheap flights from Melbourne to Aktau from £498

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3 stops
Mon, Apr 27
Melbourne MELAktau SCO
£498
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Mon, Apr 27
Melbourne MELAktau SCO
£517
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Tue, Apr 28
Melbourne MELAktau SCO
£539
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3 stops
Mon, Apr 27
Melbourne MELAktau SCO
£550
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2 stops
Wed, Apr 29
Melbourne MELAktau SCO
£555
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2 stops
Wed, Apr 29
Melbourne MELAktau SCO
£564
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Mon, Apr 27 – Tue, May 5
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£1,041
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Mon, Apr 27 – Tue, May 5
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£1,061
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Tue, Apr 28 – Tue, May 5
Melbourne MELAktau SCO
£1,082
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Wed, Apr 29 – Tue, May 5
Melbourne MELAktau SCO
£1,096
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£1,106
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How much do flights to Aktau cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£498

Cheapest round-trip

£1,041

Average round-trip

£1,194

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Air Astana

Getting from Aktau airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Budget travelers often choose public buses.

Aktau is served by Aktau International Airport (SCO), located approximately 25 km northwest of the city center on the Mangyshlak Peninsula along the Caspian Sea coast. As the main gateway to western Kazakhstan, the airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 25 to 40 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your chosen mode of transport.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-35 min

₸3,000-₸5,000 (KZT 3,000–5,000 (approx. USD 6–10); metered or negotiated fare)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-35 min

₸2,500-₸4,500 (KZT 2,500–4,500 (approx. USD 5–9); app-based pricing)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

cashless payment option

35-50 min

₸150-₸200 (KZT 150–200 (approx. USD 0.30–0.40); cash payment)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-35 min

₸8,000-₸15,000 (KZT 8,000–15,000 (approx. USD 16–30); pre-booked service)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

business travelers

25-40 min

₸15,000-₸35,000 (KZT 15,000–35,000 (approx. USD 30–70) per day)

airport desk hours (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in KZT; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Taxi fares may be negotiated; agree on price before departure or use metered service.
  • Public bus service may have limited schedules on weekends and holidays.
  • Ride-hailing apps require mobile data or WiFi connection.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Aktau

Depart from
Melbourne
Arrive to
Aktau
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Melbourne to Aktau

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air AstanaKZRKCYes
Scat AirlinesVSVDVYes
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Aktau

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January4°C0°C
February5°C0°C
March9°C4°C
April15°C10°C
May21°C16°C
June28°C22°C
July30°C25°C
August30°C24°C
September24°C19°C
October17°C12°C
November10°C6°C
December6°C2°C
Hottest Month
30°C
July
Coldest month
0°C
January
Sunny days
341
days per year
Snow days
4
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Apr
85%
14°C10°C
19 Apr
18°C11°C
Monday
13 Apr
87%
13°C9°C
20 Apr
84%
14°C12°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
87%
11°C9°C
21 Apr
16°C12°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
11°C10°C
22 Apr
15°C7°C
Thursday
16 Apr
13°C10°C
23 Apr
17°C9°C
Friday
17 Apr
14°C10°C
24 Apr
83%
20°C12°C
Saturday
18 Apr
17°C11°C
25 Apr
22°C15°C
Travelers usually depart from Melbourne, or Avalon when they travel from Melbourne to Aktau. The most popular airlines for this route are Air Astana, Scat Airlines, AirAsia, China Southern Airlines, and Jetstar Airways. Melbourne and Aktau have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Bali, Adelaide, Perth, Manchester, New Delhi, Hobart, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Canberra, Bangkok, Manila, Auckland, Cairns, Amritsar, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket Province.
What are the most popular routes to and from Aktau?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Aktau and London, Baku, Tbilisi, Almaty, Atyrau, Istanbul, Barcelona, Zürich, Prague, Vienna, Warsaw, Munich, Frankfurt, Geneva, Milan, Brussels, Doha, Riga, Budapest, Cairo.
Which airports are there in Melbourne?
Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon, Melbourne Moorabbin Airport.
What airports are near Aktau?
The main airport in Aktau is Aktau. It is also served by Aktau.
Which airlines fly between Melbourne and Aktau?
Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and Aktau with Air Astana, Scat Airlines, AirAsia, China Southern Airlines, Jetstar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Melbourne and Aktau?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Melbourne and Aktau, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Melbourne and Aktau?
Traveling between Melbourne and Aktau, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Aktau?
There are a number of airports in and around Aktau. The main one is Aktau and other nearby airports include Aktau.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Aktau depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Aktau arrive?
What time do flights between Melbourne and Aktau depart?
What time do flights between Melbourne and Aktau arrive?

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