Are most flights from Aktau long-haul or short-haul?

In the trailing 90 days, flights from Aktau are typically split between long-haul and medium-haul journeys. Both long-haul and medium-haul flights each account for 42% of the total routes. Short-haul flights represent a smaller portion of the available options, making up 16% of the routes from Aktau.

Which countries offer the cheapest flight destinations from Aktau?

Historically, some of the cheapest flight destinations from Aktau can be found in Kazakhstan, with cities like Turkistan showing a median price of $107. Azerbaijan also offers affordable options, such as Baku, with a median price of $110. Georgia is another country with competitive pricing, exemplified by Tbilisi at a median of $139. Travelers can also find relatively inexpensive flights to Germany, with Frankfurt having a median price of $174, and to Turkey, with Gazipaşa at $197.

When are flights from Aktau at their lowest price?

Historically, August has been the cheapest month for flights from Aktau, with an average price of $167. This represents a significant saving of 57% compared to the annual median average price of $389. October is typically the second cheapest month, with an average price of $286. Planning travel during these months can result in more economical fares.

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SCO
Atyrau
Kazakhstan • 2026-10-14
69% AI deal score
$59
$33
One-way
SCO
Aktobe
Kazakhstan • 2026-10-25
43% AI deal score
$62
$51
One-way
SCO
Turkistan
Kazakhstan • 2026-10-21
49% AI deal score
$71
$62
One-way
SCO
Shymkent
Kazakhstan • 2027-04-21
48% AI deal score
$81
$63
One-way
SCO
Almaty
Kazakhstan • 2026-09-27
71% AI deal score
$96
$71
One-way
SCO
Nukus
Uzbekistan • 2027-02-14
40% AI deal score
$66
$72
One-way
SCO
Astana
Kazakhstan • 2026-11-03
46% AI deal score
$82
$73
One-way
SCO
Istanbul
Turkey • 2026-11-13
50% AI deal score
$102
$83
One-way
SCO
Baku
Azerbaijan • 2026-08-28
68% AI deal score
$150
$84
One-way
SCO
Tbilisi
Georgia • 2026-12-10
44% AI deal score
$102
$89
One-way

Flights from Aktau: Overview

Insights for flights from Aktau

Right now, the cheapest flights from Aktau are to Atyrau, Kazakhstan, with fares starting at $63. You can also find cheap flights from Aktau to Aktobe, Kazakhstan, with prices beginning at $82, and to Oral, Kazakhstan, where fares are available from $83.

Travelers from Aktau have access to a wide range of destinations, with recent fares covering 130 unique cities across 41 countries over the last 90 days. The most prominent country for recent fares is Kazakhstan, accounting for 48% of the deals. Following this, Azerbaijan makes up 22% of recent fares, and Turkey represents 14%, offering various options for international travel.

When flying from Aktau, 11.1% of recent fares are for non-stop flights. This indicates that a significant portion of routes from Aktau involve at least one stop, making connecting flights a common option for travelers.

Over the last 90 days, the most frequently discounted destination from Aktau is Oral, Kazakhstan. Other popular routes include flights to Mumbai, India, and Baku, Azerbaijan, which also appear frequently in recent fare observations.

The flight distances from Aktau are quite varied. Approximately 42% of routes are long-haul, indicating a substantial number of long-distance international trips. Medium-haul flights also account for 42% of the routes, while short-haul flights make up 16% of the available options.

Most popular airlines from Aktau

Air Astana

Nantucket Airlines

Aeroflot

Turkish Airlines

Flydubai

Lufthansa

KLM

Uzbekistan Airways

Last-minute flights going from Aktau soon

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SCO - Antalya

Aktau (SCO) - Antalya (AYT)

Pegasus Airlines

$441

$226

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SCO - Houston

Aktau (SCO) - Houston (IAH)

Pegasus Airlines

$1,608

$1,317

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SCO - Dalaman

Aktau (SCO) - Dalaman (DLM)

Pegasus Airlines

$431

$238

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SCO - Milan

Aktau (SCO) - Milan (BGY)

Pegasus Airlines

$545

$394

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SCO - Ürümqi

Aktau (SCO) - Ürümqi (URC)

Flyr

$524

$371

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SCO - Istanbul

Aktau (SCO) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

$233

$159

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Aktau

Tokyo

TOP

Japan • Sep 2026

from

$833

Shanghai

TOP

China • Sep 2026

from

$583

Marseille

TOP

France • Nov 2026

from

$401

Tel Aviv

TOP

Israel • Jan 2027

from

$374

Paris

TOP

France • Nov 2026

from

$393

Milan

TOP

Italy • Oct 2026

from

$394

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Aktau

-19%

SCO - Houston

$1,608 → $1,308

-19%

SCO - Sydney

$1,375 → $1,120

-25%

SCO - Shanghai

$749 → $563

-31%

SCO - Madrid

$456 → $317

Popular Airports from Aktau

Aktau airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Wed - Sun - Fri

The cheapest day to depart from SCO is Wednesday, with fares starting from $32.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$33 direct / ~$63 roundtrip

The lowest fares from SCO are to Kazakhstan, with deals to Atyrau, Aktobe, and Oral.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Air Astana, Azerbaijan Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Nantucket Airlines

These carriers offer a mix of domestic and international flights from Aktau.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 months in advance

Booking 2-8 months in advance is ideal, as prices tend to rise closer to departure.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Aug

Flights from SCO tend to be cheaper in Aug.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Atyrau

Flights to Atyrau are cheapest from Aktau, starting at $33 for a direct one-way flight.

Aktau main airports to depart from

Aktau (SCO)

Cheapest

Aktau Airport is ideal for travelers seeking flights to and from Aktau and the surrounding region.

📍 ~26 km from Aktau (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$59

Airports nearby Aktau used as alternative

Atyrau (GUW)

Atyrau (GUW) is a practical domestic alternative within Kazakhstan, avoiding visa or border complications.

📍 ~390 km from Aktau (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$61

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Astana

Kazakhstan • Sep 2026

93% AI deal score

$2,661

$559

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Air Astana

Business Class

From SCO

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Baku

Azerbaijan • Oct 2026

93% AI deal score

$1,096

$588

Save $508

Azerbaijan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From SCO

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Almaty

Kazakhstan • Dec 2026

92% AI deal score

$1,049

$407

Save $642

Air Astana

Business Class

From SCO

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Bishkek

Kyrgyzstan • Sep 2026

92% AI deal score

$2,903

$502

Save $2,401

Air Astana

Business Class

From SCO

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Tokyo

Japan • Nov 2026

92% AI deal score

$3,832

$2,024

Save $1,808

Air Astana, +1

Business Class

From SCO

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Osaka

Japan • Nov 2026

91% AI deal score

$3,723

$2,024

Save $1,699

Air Astana, +1

Business Class

From SCO

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong • Oct 2026

90% AI deal score

$3,103

$2,417

Save $686

Air Astana, +1

Business Class

From SCO

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Manila

Philippines • Nov 2026

90% AI deal score

$2,750

$2,100

Save $650

Air Astana, +1

Business Class

From SCO

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Shanghai

China • Oct 2026

89% AI deal score

$2,802

$2,235

Save $567

Air Astana, +1

Business Class

From SCO

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Guangzhou

China • Sep 2026

85% AI deal score

$4,366

$2,468

Save $1,898

Air Astana

Business Class

From SCO

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Nha Trang

Vietnam • Sep 2026

83% AI deal score

$5,280

$2,055

Save $3,225

Air Astana

Business Class

From SCO

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Seoul

South Korea • Oct 2026

81% AI deal score

$4,027

$2,095

Save $1,932

Air Astana, +1

Business Class

Booking Flights from Aktau: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, travelers from Aktau have found several destinations for less than $200. For example, flights to Turkistan typically have a median price of $107, while Baku often sees median prices around $110. Other affordable options in the trailing 90 days include Shymkent at a median of $111 and Tbilisi at $139. Several cities within Kazakhstan, such as Karaganda, Semey, Kokshetau, and Kostanay, also show median prices under $200, ranging from $149 to $156.

Across the trailing quarter, flights from Aktau have historically reached 41 unique countries, encompassing 130 distinct cities. The distribution of available flights shows that Kazakhstan accounts for 48% of destinations. Azerbaijan is another significant region, representing 22% of the available routes. Turkey also features prominently, making up 14% of the flight options from Aktau.

Historically, the most frequently served destinations from Aktau include Oral in Kazakhstan. Mumbai, India, also stands out as a popular route. Additionally, Baku in Azerbaijan is consistently one of the busiest flight destinations from Aktau, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

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Flights from Aktau: Overview

Insights for flights from Aktau

Most popular airlines from Aktau

Air Astana

Nantucket Airlines

Aeroflot

Turkish Airlines

Flydubai

Lufthansa

KLM

Uzbekistan Airways

Last-minute flights going from Aktau soon

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SCO - Antalya

Aktau (SCO) - Antalya (AYT)

Pegasus Airlines

$441

$226

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SCO - Houston

Aktau (SCO) - Houston (IAH)

Pegasus Airlines

$1,608

$1,317

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SCO - Dalaman

Aktau (SCO) - Dalaman (DLM)

Pegasus Airlines

$431

$238

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SCO - Milan

Aktau (SCO) - Milan (BGY)

Pegasus Airlines

$545

$394

One-way

Sat, Sep 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SCO - Ürümqi

Aktau (SCO) - Ürümqi (URC)

Flyr

$524

$371

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SCO - Istanbul

Aktau (SCO) - Istanbul (SAW)

Pegasus Airlines

$233

$159

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Aktau

Tokyo

TOP

Japan • Sep 2026

from

$833

Shanghai

TOP

China • Sep 2026

from

$583

Marseille

TOP

France • Nov 2026

from

$401

Tel Aviv

TOP

Israel • Jan 2027

from

$374

Paris

TOP

France • Nov 2026

from

$393

Milan

TOP

Italy • Oct 2026

from

$394

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Aktau

-19%

SCO - Houston

$1,608 → $1,308

-19%

SCO - Sydney

$1,375 → $1,120

-25%

SCO - Shanghai

$749 → $563

-31%

SCO - Madrid

$456 → $317

Popular Airports from Aktau

Aktau airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Wed - Sun - Fri

The cheapest day to depart from SCO is Wednesday, with fares starting from $32.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$33 direct / ~$63 roundtrip

The lowest fares from SCO are to Kazakhstan, with deals to Atyrau, Aktobe, and Oral.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Air Astana, Azerbaijan Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Nantucket Airlines

These carriers offer a mix of domestic and international flights from Aktau.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 months in advance

Booking 2-8 months in advance is ideal, as prices tend to rise closer to departure.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Aug

Flights from SCO tend to be cheaper in Aug.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Atyrau

Flights to Atyrau are cheapest from Aktau, starting at $33 for a direct one-way flight.

Aktau main airports to depart from

Aktau (SCO)

Cheapest

Aktau Airport is ideal for travelers seeking flights to and from Aktau and the surrounding region.

📍 ~26 km from Aktau (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$59

Airports nearby Aktau used as alternative

Atyrau (GUW)

Atyrau (GUW) is a practical domestic alternative within Kazakhstan, avoiding visa or border complications.

South Korea • Oct 2026

81% AI deal score

$4,027

$2,095

Save $1,932

Air Astana, +1

Business Class

Booking Flights from Aktau: Frequently Asked Questions

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Most popular destinations to fly from Aktau

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Aktau

Popular Airports from Aktau

Aktau airport insights

Wed - Sun - Fri

From ~$33 direct / ~$63 roundtrip

Air Astana, Azerbaijan Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Nantucket Airlines

2-8 months in advance

Aug

Watch fares to Atyrau

Aktau main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Aktau used as alternative

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Where can I find flights from Aktau for less than 200 USD?

How many countries can I reach from Aktau?

Where do most flights from Aktau go?

Are most flights from Aktau long-haul or short-haul?

Which countries offer the cheapest flight destinations from Aktau?

When are flights from Aktau at their lowest price?

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Most popular destinations to fly from Aktau

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Aktau

Popular Airports from Aktau

Aktau airport insights

Wed - Sun - Fri

From ~$33 direct / ~$63 roundtrip

Air Astana, Azerbaijan Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Nantucket Airlines

2-8 months in advance

Aug

Watch fares to Atyrau

Aktau main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Aktau used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Aktau

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Where can I find flights from Aktau for less than 200 USD?

How many countries can I reach from Aktau?

Where do most flights from Aktau go?

Are most flights from Aktau long-haul or short-haul?

Which countries offer the cheapest flight destinations from Aktau?

When are flights from Aktau at their lowest price?

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