Flight tickets to Aktau
Air tickets to Aktau are available on direct flights from major cities of Kazakhstan and popular international destinations. Direct flights to Aktau operate from Almaty, Astana, Shymkent, Aktobe, Atyrau and Uralsk, as well as international routes Dubai–Aktau, Baku–Aktau and Kutaisi–Aktau.
The low‑cost airline FlyArystan operates direct flights to Aktau using modern Airbus A320 and Airbus A320 NEO aircraft with 180 and 188 seats. Regular flights to Aktau make travel convenient and affordable for passengers from different regions.
How to Book a Flight from Aktobe to Aktau
You can easily buy your airline ticket online in just a few steps:
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Use the FlyArystan website booking form or go to the FlyArystan mobile app.
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Select: From — your city, To — Aktau, desired travel dates, and the number of passengers. Note: Even infants under 2 years old require a ticket (carried free of charge on an adult’s lap without a separate seat). See more details here.
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Click "Buy ticket / Search" — you’ll see available flights and fare bundles. You can also purchase checked baggage, increase your hand baggage allowance, select a preferred seat, preorder meals, and request other special services separately. To find the best fare, use the “Price Calendar” button. Plans may change? Check out the Ozgert service — it allows you to change your travel dates without a penalty.
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Choose the best option and proceed to payment.
Tip: Book a return flight together with your departure — it’s often cheaper than buying two one-way tickets separately.
How to get from the airport to the city center?
Aktau International Airport (SCO) is located about 23 km from the city center. You can reach downtown Aktau by public transport for 400 tenge (~$0.8) or take a taxi starting from 2000 tenge (~$4–5).
What to see in Aktau?
- Caspian Sea Promenade. A great place for walks, especially at sunset. Cafés, attractions, and beaches are located here.
- Sherkala Mountain and the Valley of Balls (near Aktau). Unique natural landmarks of the Mangystau region, popular among tourists and photographers.
- Beket-Ata Mosque (located in an underground cave). One of the region’s most important spiritual sites. Situated about 250 km from the city, often visited as part of guided tours.
- Otpan Tau Ethno-Village. A historical and cultural complex featuring museums and monuments dedicated to Kazakh history and traditions.
- Aktau Beaches. The city is famous for its rocky and sandy beaches, clear water, and warm climate. In summer, the sea warms up to +24…+26 °C.
- Aktau City Center & Shopping Malls. Cozy cafés, shopping galleries, entertainment, and relaxation areas — everything you need for a pleasant time.
Watch the English‑dubbed version of the video (with Turkish subtitles) from the “Low‑cost Travel” series featuring the charming Diana, and add the places you’d like to visit in Aktau to your itinerary.
FlyArystan is Kazakhstan’s low-cost carrier and a 100% subsidiary of the Air Astana Group. It commenced operations in May 2019. In January 2025, FlyArystan switched to its own air operator certificate and began operating as a separate airline under the FS code. The airline operates an extensive route network using a modern fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft with bases in Almaty, Astana, and Aktau. FlyArystan's route network includes domestic and international flights, as well as charter routes. FlyArystan has been recognised three times as the best low-cost airline in Central Asia and the CIS at the Skytrax World Airline Awards in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
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