Search Flights from Shymkent to Aktau

You can arrive at Shymkent Airport from the city center by taxi, bus or train. Because the distance is about 11 km, these public transportation vehicles are very economical. Furthermore, you can also go to the airport in 10 minutes with the car you will rent from a car rental company found in the city.

Train

You can get in contact with the Shymkent railway station located on the southern end of Kabanbay Batyr Street in the city center by visiting its website or calling 8 (725) 295 2120 and book your ticket in advance. It is possible to get to this train station, which is very close to the city center, on foot or by bus. You can also directly go to Shymkent Airport from the bus stops and taxi stands near the station.

Bus

Avtovokzal Ayna, 3 km northeast of the city center, is the largest and busiest bus station after Samal and is located at the intersection of Aymautov and Zhibek Zholy, the most important region of the city.

Marshrutka

Marshrutkas which you will come across very frequently in the city are the commonly used public transportation vehicles after buses. There are also Marshrutkas arriving Taraz in 3 hours. These vehicles move from Samal at certain intervals between 7 am and 7 pm. There are also Marshrutka services to Zhabagyly Village. This takes 2 hours. They move from Ayna bus station around 12 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon.

Taxi

You can use taxis in order to go to the Shymkent Airport from any part of the city. The airport is 10 km away from the city. Gypsy taxis which we can come across frequently in the city are cheaper when compared to others.

Car Rental

If you want to go to the airport with the car you have rented from one of the car rental companies in the city, you should drive on Temirlan road. Then continue to the city exit and turn left after driving 9 km; you will see the airport. You will not be exposed to a heavy traffic in the city.

Airport Information

Shymkent International Airport is 10 km away from the city center. There are direct flights to Shymkent Airport from many cities in Turkey. The airport, located on 12,6 km northwest of Shymkent railway station, has been offering service with its domestic and international flights since 1923. The first part of the new terminal will be ready by 2020 and the second part will be completed by 2030. Railway, bus and taxi stands will spread to a wider area. The current capacity of 200,000 passengers will reach much higher numbers at the end of the project.

Some of the main airlines of Shymkent Airport; Air Astana, Aeroflot, Bek Air, Qazaq Air. In Shymkent Airport terminal building, there are smoking areas, souvenir shops and markets, restaurants and information desks where you can get information about public transportation, city road map etc.

The transportation system in Aktau, the second largest and modern city in Kazakhstan, is highly developed and practical. The main transportation means in the city are buses, matryoshka and taxis. Apart from this, other cities in Kazakhstan and neighboring countries of Kazakhstan are directly connected to Aktau by sea. Aktau Port is one of the leading ports in the region and most famous ports in terms of commerce and transportation.

Addresses in Aktau are generally expressed as 14-42-30. While 14 is the number of the province/region, 42 is the building number and 30 is the apartment number. As the streets in the city are not named, they can create some problems for tourists in terms of transportation. There are many train services from the Mangestau train station, 12 kilometers outside of the city.

It takes about 2 days to travel with the trains that provide transportation service between Astana, another important city of Kazakhstan, and Aktau. The train journey between Almaty and Aktau takes 3 days and the train journey between Atyrau and Aktau takes 1 day. The main means of public transportation you can use to get to the city center from Aktau Airport are buses and minibuses (matryoshka). Apart from that, you can also go to the city center at very reasonable prices thanks to the private transfer services affiliated with the airport or other transportation companies.

It is possible to make your transportation in the city in the most practical way by paying a little more where car rental and taxi services are also highly developed.

Bus

With the Aktau local buses waiting right outside the airport terminal, you can reach the city center or other points of the city at reasonable prices. Bus tickets cost 25 Tenges. By taking these buses that take you from the airport to one of the city's central points, you reach the city in 40-45 minutes.

Matryoshka

The size and appearance of the matryoshka are like minibuses. These much smaller than the normal local buses but they provide access to more points in the city. The fact that the matryoshka and bus routes in the city are connected with each other makes it possible to reach any point of the city in a very short time. Some of the matryoshka you can see in Aktau city center go to the airport. The departure points and destinations of most of these are written on the vehicles.

Taxi

If you want to get to the city center from Aktau Airport by taxi, you need to pay approximately 1600 Tenge. You are likely to see many taxi stands ready at the exit of Aktau Airport's arrival terminal. You can choose the vehicle you want to travel with and tell where you want to go or show it on the map to the driver.

You must bargain with the taxi drivers because the fares that Aktau taxi drivers demand are usually open to it. It is possible to get this journey of 23 kilometers in 30-35 minutes on average with a taxi.

It is possible to have more detailed information from the most popular taxi company (+777 753 33 55) among the ones waiting at the airport's exit which is also offering the most affordable options.

Car Rental

If you have already looked through many car rental companies in Aktau Airport in advance and made your choice, you can rent a car at much more affordable prices. So as long as you benefit from car rental services, where the pre-booking system is much more economical, you can pick your cat at the airport in a short time after a few small transactions. It takes approximately 25-30 minutes to drive from the airport to the city center of Aktau. Renting a car in the city where traffic is not too crowded is one of the best options.