Cheap flights from Shymkent to Aktau from £64

Cheap flights from Shymkent to Aktau from £64

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Thu, Jul 16
Shymkent CITAktau SCO
£64
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Thu, Jul 16
Shymkent CITAktau SCO
£74
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Sat, Jul 18
Shymkent CITAktau SCO
£74
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Sat, Jul 18
Shymkent CITAktau SCO
£74
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Mon, Jul 13
Shymkent CITAktau SCO
£74
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Tue, Jul 14
Shymkent CITAktau SCO
£85
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Sat, Jul 18 – Wed, Jul 22
Shymkent CITAktau SCO
£142
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Sat, Jul 18 – Wed, Jul 22
Shymkent CITAktau SCO
£142
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Thu, Jul 16 – Tue, Jul 21
Shymkent CITAktau SCO
£145
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Sat, Jul 18 – Tue, Jul 21
Shymkent CITAktau SCO
£154
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Sat, Jul 18 – Thu, Jul 23
Shymkent CITAktau SCO
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Sat, Jul 18 – Tue, Jul 21
Shymkent CITAktau SCO
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How much do flights to Aktau cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£64

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£124

Cheapest round-trip

£142

Average round-trip

£204

Nonstop flights in July

£64 – £85

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
Shymkent International
Arrive to
Aktau
Average flights per week
186
Flight distance
1500 km

Check-in for a flight from Shymkent to Aktau

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Scat AirlinesVSVDVYes
Air AstanaKZRKCYes
PegasusPGTPCNo
Azerbaijan AirlinesAHYJ2Yes
Uzbekistan AirwaysUZBHYYes

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
28 Jun
66%
24°C19°C
5 Jul
31°C27°C
Monday
29 Jun
57%
22°C21°C
6 Jul
32°C29°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
72%
24°C19°C
7 Jul
31°C27°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
57%
25°C20°C
8 Jul
31°C26°C
Thursday
2 Jul
17%
27°C23°C
9 Jul
32°C26°C
Friday
3 Jul
27°C23°C
10 Jul
34°C28°C
Saturday
4 Jul
28°C24°C
11 Jul
31°C26°C
The distance between Shymkent and Aktau is 1500 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Scat Airlines, Air Astana, Pegasus, Azerbaijan Airlines, and Uzbekistan Airways. Shymkent and Aktau have 186 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Shymkent to Aktau?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shymkent and Aktau takes around 2.5 hours.
What is the flight distance between Shymkent and Aktau?
The flight distance between Shymkent and Aktau is 1500 km.
What are the most popular routes to and from Shymkent?
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.
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.
What airports are near Shymkent?
The main airport in Shymkent is Shymkent International. It is also served by Tashkent International, Shymkent International, Taraz.
What airports are near Aktau?
The main airport in Aktau is Aktau. It is also served by Aktau.
Which airlines fly between Shymkent and Aktau?
Currently, you can fly between Shymkent and Aktau with Scat Airlines, Air Astana, Pegasus, Azerbaijan Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Shymkent and Aktau?
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What flights operate between Shymkent and Aktau?
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.
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