Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Shymkent to Aktau?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shymkent and Aktau takes around 2.5 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shymkent and Aktau?

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The flight distance between Shymkent and Aktau is 1500 km.

Question 3

What are the most popular routes to and from Shymkent?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shymkent and Almaty, Astana, Istanbul, Dubai, Bologna, Taraz, Wuhan, Athens, Datong, Ulaanbaatar, Kadapa, Yerevan, Manchester, Colombo, Tirana, Cairo, Dublin, İzmir.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Aktau?

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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.

Question 5

What airports are near Shymkent?

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The main airport in Shymkent is Shymkent International. It is also served by Tashkent International, Shymkent International, Taraz.

Question 6

What airports are near Aktau?

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The main airport in Aktau is Aktau. It is also served by Aktau.

Question 7

Which airlines fly between Shymkent and Aktau?

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Currently, you can fly between Shymkent and Aktau with Scat Airlines, Air Astana, Azerbaijan Airlines, Pegasus, VietJet Qazaqstan.

Question 8

When’s the best time to travel between Shymkent and Aktau?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shymkent 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.

Question 9

What flights operate between Shymkent and Aktau?

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Traveling between Shymkent 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.

Question 10

How many airports are there near Shymkent?

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There are a number of airports in and around Shymkent. The main one is Shymkent International and other nearby airports include Tashkent International, Shymkent International, Taraz

Question 11

How many airports are there near Aktau?

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There are a number of airports in and around Aktau. The main one is Aktau and other nearby airports include Aktau.

Question 12

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shymkent and Aktau depart?

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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 Shymkent, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shymkent and Aktau arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Aktau, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 14

What time do flights between Shymkent and Aktau depart?

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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 Shymkent, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do flights between Shymkent and Aktau arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Aktau, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£63
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£103
Cheapest round-trip	£137
Average round-trip	£201
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Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi	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
Yandex Go (ride-hailing)	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
Public Bus (Route 105)	35-50 min	KZT 150–200 (approx. USD 0.30–0.40); cash payment	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Private Transfer	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
Rental Car	25-40 min	₸15,000 – ₸35,000; KZT 15,000–35,000 (approx. USD 30–70) per day	airport desk hours (traffic dependent)	exploring the region

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Scat Airlines	VSV	DV	Yes
Air Astana	KZR	KC	Yes
Azerbaijan Airlines	AHY	J2	Yes
Pegasus	PGT	PC	No
VietJet Qazaqstan	QAZ	IQ	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	4°C	0°C
February	5°C	0°C
March	9°C	4°C
April	15°C	10°C
May	21°C	16°C
June	27°C	22°C
July	30°C	25°C
August	30°C	24°C
September	24°C	19°C
October	17°C	12°C
November	10°C	6°C
December	6°C	2°C

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