Cheap flights From Sofia to Aktau from £176

Cheap flights From Sofia to Aktau from £176

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1 stop
Mon, Jul 27
Sofia SOFAktau SCO
£176
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Sat, Jul 25
Sofia SOFAktau SCO
£195
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Tue, Jul 21
Sofia SOFAktau SCO
£217
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Wed, Jul 22
Sofia SOFAktau SCO
£217
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Sat, Jul 25
Sofia SOFAktau SCO
£258
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22
Sofia SOFAktau SCO
£271
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Mon, Jul 27 – Thu, Jul 30
Sofia SOFAktau SCO
£342
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Sat, Jul 25 – Wed, Jul 29
Sofia SOFAktau SCO
£361
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Sat, Jul 25 – Tue, Jul 28
Sofia SOFAktau SCO
£361
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Sat, Jul 25 – Thu, Jul 30
Sofia SOFAktau SCO
£361
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Mon, Jul 27 – Thu, Jul 30
Sofia SOFAktau SCO
£371
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Mon, Jul 27 – Sat, Aug 1
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£395
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How much do flights to Aktau cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£176

Cheapest round-trip

£342

Average round-trip

£463

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Turkish Airlines

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
Sofia
Arrive to
Aktau
Average flights per week
220
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Sofia to Aktau

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Azerbaijan AirlinesAHYJ2Yes
PegasusPGTPCNo
Air AstanaKZRKCYes
Scat AirlinesVSVDVYes

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
The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines, Pegasus, Air Astana, and Scat Airlines. Sofia and Aktau have 220 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Sofia?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sofia and London, Manchester, Varna, Eindhoven, Brussels, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Paris, Athens, Tel Aviv, Amsterdam, Istanbul, Milan, Rome, Barcelona, Prague, Madrid, Frankfurt, Larnaca, Erbil.
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 Sofia?
The main airport in Sofia is Sofia. It is also served by Sofia, Skopje Alexander the Great, Niš Constantine the Great, Plovdiv.
What airports are near Aktau?
The main airport in Aktau is Aktau. It is also served by Aktau.
Which airlines fly between Sofia and Aktau?
Currently, you can fly between Sofia and Aktau with Turkish Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines, Pegasus, Air Astana, Scat Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Sofia and Aktau?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sofia 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 Sofia and Aktau?
Traveling between Sofia 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 Sofia?
There are a number of airports in and around Sofia. The main one is Sofia and other nearby airports include Sofia, Skopje Alexander the Great, Niš Constantine the Great, Plovdiv
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 Sofia and Aktau depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sofia and Aktau arrive?
What time do flights between Sofia and Aktau depart?
What time do flights between Sofia and Aktau arrive?

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