Search Flights from Uralsk to Aktau

You need to cover a distance of 12 approximately kilometers in order to travel from Uralsk city of Kazakhstan to Uralsk Airport which is also known as Oral Ak Zhol Airport. You can use a taxi, rent a car or benefit from the transfer services for travelling to the airport. You can also use a means of public transportation. Travelling to Uralsk Airport from the city center takes about 20-25 minutes.  

Bus

It is possible to reach Uralsk Airport from the city center in about 15-20 minutes by bus which is one of the most preferred transportation alternatives in urban transportation. You need to get on the bus route 12 which offers service from 06:00 am to 10:00 pm every day in order to reach Uralsk Airport without any transfer. The airport is located at one of the most central points of the city and is very close to Uralsk train station.

Taxi

You can prefer getting on a taxi in order to reach Uralsk Airport from the city center in a comfortable and fast way. You can travel to Uralsk Airport by taxi by paying approximately 12-15 dollars. You can easily find a taxi in many parts of the city. In addition, you can call a taxi to your location. You can be at Uralsk Airport in about 20 minutes by getting on a taxi in Uralsk city center.

Car Rental

Since the distance between the city center and Uralsk Airport is only 12 kilometers, renting a car on a daily or hourly basis can be a little expensive. For this reason, if you will not stay in the city for a few days, renting a car may not be the ideal option for you. Travelling to the airport by using another transportation vehicle can be more budget-friendly. If you consider renting a car for your transportation to the airport, you can make a reservation in advance by getting in contact with one of the domestic or international car rental companies offering service in the city.  

Airport Information

Uralsk International Airport, which is also known as Oral Ak Zhol Airport, is located 12 km southeast of Uralsk city of Kazakhstan. Uralsk Airport, which is located in the south of Ural River, is central airport of SCAT Airlines. In addition, it is possible to reach Uralsk International Airport by connecting flights from the cities of Atyrau, Aktau, Moscow, Almatı, Astana and Frankfurt. Air Astana, Bek Air, Qazaq Air and S7 Airlines organize flights at the airport. Uralsk Airport, which has two separate passenger terminals as domestic and international, is the most known airport offering moderate-sized transportation service in Kazakhstan. Therefore, the airport offers a wide range of services to meet the needs of its passengers in the best way. Uralsk Airport has many services like ATM, foreign exchange office, free internet access, information desk, eating and drinking areas, stores etc. The closest settlement to the airport is the town called Aksai.

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.