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Approximate Travel Distance
Approximate Flight Duration
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Popular Airport
390 Km
1 hour 10 min
Air Astana

Transportation to Aktau Airport from the City Center

It is possible for you to travel to the airport at more affordable prices by contacting the companies that provide private transfer service from Aktau city center to Aktau International Airport in advance and by making a reservation. It is possible to reach Aktau Airport in 25-30 minutes by private transfer service at a charge of 15-20 Euros.

You can reach the airport at a much more affordable price by booking online at Booking.suntransfers.com or by calling +44 (0) 2035885280. Apart from that, buses and matryoshka, the main means of public transportation in Aktau, also have direct services to the airport.

Taxi and car rental services are also available for those who prefer not to use public transport.

Bus

There are buses that provide direct transportation services from the airport to the city center. There are also bus services from Aktau city center and many other regions to Aktau Airport. All you need to do is get a map of the city bus routes from the nearest travel information office.

Matryoshka

As there are many routes of minibus-like matryoshka vehicles, it is very easy to get to any point of the city in a very short time with these. As minibuses are not affiliated to a particular company, the routes, working hours and fares of each minibus are different. It is therefore not possible to come across any map showing the routes of matryoshka in any part of the city. Most of these vehicles are working till late hours in the evening, and usually the ticket costs around 35 Tenges. As you can get a very convenient way of travelling around the city with these vehicles, there also matryoshka vehicles that provide transportation service to Aktau Airport. These vehicles usually depart from the city center.

Taxi

The taxi fares in Aktau starts from an average of 200 Tenges. But if you are a foreigner, you will be probably asked for a higher price: 300 Tenges. Officially affiliated taxi drivers are usually from the Caucasus. Local taxi drivers often speak English.

Car Rental

There are much more car rental opportunities available in the city center than Aktau Airport. If you choose a domestic car rental company, make sure that there is another branch of the company in Aktau Airport. This would be a great convenience for you; you can deliver your vehicle at the airport on your return trip. Many of the foreigners who come to Aktau as tourists or for longer stays prefer car rental options, as the city does not offer many options in terms of public transport unfortunately.

Airport Information

Aktau Airport is located 23 kilometers north-west of the city center. Some of the facilities within the Aktau International Airport terminal building, which has been active since 1983, are 258 car capacity parking area for private vehicles, information desks, souvenir shops, markets, cafés, restaurants and bars, travel agencies and tour operators, VIP, CIP and conference rooms, health services, duty free shops, taxi services, car rental companies, exchange office, bank and ATM equipment, ticket sales points, free internet access, smoking and recreation areas.

Last Updated: 26 Oct 2017

Transportation to Atyrau City Center from Airport

There are direct and connected flights from Atyrau International Airport, located 8 kilometers from the city center, to cities such as Almaty, Amsterdam, Aktau, Istanbul and Moscow. In case you need to travel from the airport, serving to its passengers with a smaller terminal, to Atyrau center, you can use the taxis standing just outside the exit of the terminal, rent a car from the terminal or agencies close to the airport, make benefit from the comfort of the private shuttles if you are travelling with a group, or prefer a more affordable journey by taking a bus to the city center.

Taxi 

Taking a taxi among the taxis waiting in front of the Atyrau International Airport terminal to get to the city center from the airport is one of the easiest and most comfortable options on this route. Moreover, the taxi fares at the airport are not too high compared to the city and the whole country. If you want, you can agree with other passengers at the airport willing to go to the center and share the taxi fare, thus have a more affordable journey by reducing the amount you will pay in total. However, the close proximity of the Atyrau International Airport to the center allows you to use these vehicles without paying a high fare even if you are travelling alone.

Car Rental

You can also opt for getting to the center of Atyrau by renting an affordable car from the airport or the city center. Renting a car might also be useful for travelling to other close by destinations than the city center. You can consult to the information desks which you can find by following the signs at the airport after landing and get information about the car rental options at or around Atyrau International Airport.

Private Shuttle

You can also choose getting to the city center from Atyrau International Airport by taking a private shuttle. You can get information about how to book a private shuttle from the information desks at the airport, or request your shuttle to pick you up from airport terminal by booking online or getting in contact with your hotel in advance. Private shuttle vehicles might be useful for one passenger, as well as families of 4 or 5 or larger groups. You can get information about the passenger capacity and fares of the shuttles in advance and book a shuttle serving in Atyrau. Private shuttles take you to the door of your desired destination, and thus provide the visitors of the city a comfortable and joyful journey.

Bus

It is possible to get to Atyrau city center with the buses operating in line with the schedules of the flights from the airport. Bus schedules on the other hand might change according to the season. After landing to the airport, you might get information about the schedule of the buses departing from the stops outside the airport terminal and other means of transportation used to get to the city center.

Last Updated: 04 Aug 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

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Which airports can I use for Aktau-Atyrau flights?

For Aktau-Atyrau flights, you can use Aktau Airport as departure airport, and Atyrau Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Aktau-Atyrau and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Aktau-Atyrau is 389 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 10 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Aktau-Atyrau flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Aktau-Atyrau flights is Friday.

Which airlines offer direct flights between Aktau-Atyrau?

Air Astana organizes direct flights between Aktau-Atyrau.

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