Cheap flights from Shanghai to Aktau from £256

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Tue, Aug 4
Shanghai SHAAktau SCO
£256
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Shanghai PVGAktau SCO
£267
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Tue, Aug 4
Shanghai PVGAktau SCO
£285
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Shanghai SHAAktau SCO
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How much do flights to Aktau cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£256

Cheapest round-trip

£544

Average round-trip

£646

Includes rare itinerary

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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

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
Shanghai Pudong International
Arrive to
Aktau
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Aktau

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air AstanaKZRKCYes
Scat AirlinesVSVDVYes
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
Air ChinaCCACAYes
Spring AirlinesCQH9CYes

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 Jul
17%
32°C25°C
19 Jul
28°C24°C
Monday
13 Jul
36%
33°C26°C
20 Jul
27°C21°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
34°C27°C
21 Jul
29°C22°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
35°C28°C
22 Jul
32°C27°C
Thursday
16 Jul
30°C27°C
23 Jul
32°C26°C
Friday
17 Jul
17%
29°C25°C
24 Jul
30°C24°C
Saturday
18 Jul
29°C25°C
25 Jul
31°C24°C
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Aktau. The most popular airlines for this route are Air Astana, Scat Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China, and Spring Airlines. Shanghai and Aktau have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.
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 Shanghai?
Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.
What airports are near Aktau?
The main airport in Aktau is Aktau. It is also served by Aktau.
Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Aktau?
Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Aktau with Air Astana, Scat Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China, Spring Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Aktau?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai 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 Shanghai and Aktau?
Traveling between Shanghai 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 Shanghai?
There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan
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What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Aktau depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Aktau arrive?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Aktau depart?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Aktau arrive?

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