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

Historically, flights from Aktau show a fairly even distribution between long-haul and medium-haul routes. In the trailing 90 days, both long-haul and medium-haul flights each accounted for 42% of the total. Short-haul flights made up a smaller portion, typically representing 16% of the routes from Aktau.

Which countries offer the cheapest flight destinations from Aktau?

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, several countries offer particularly affordable flight destinations from Aktau. Kazakhstan, for instance, features Turkistan with a median price of $107. Azerbaijan offers Baku at a median price of $110. Other budget-friendly options include Tbilisi in Georgia, with a median price of $139, and Frankfurt, Germany, at $174. Travelers can also find deals to Gazipaşa, Turkey, typically around $197.

When are flights from Aktau at their lowest price?

Historically, flights from Aktau tend to be at their lowest prices in August, 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 for flights, with an average price of $286. Planning travel during these months can lead to more economical fares.

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SCO
Atyrau
Kazakhstan • 2027-04-27
68% AI deal score
$66
$32
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SCO
Aktobe
Kazakhstan • 2027-04-27
69% AI deal score
$59
$41
One-way
SCO
Oral
Kazakhstan • 2026-09-28
46% AI deal score
$62
$44
One-way
SCO
Baku
Azerbaijan • 2026-11-20
49% AI deal score
$90
$58
One-way
SCO
Turkistan
Kazakhstan • 2026-09-26
48% AI deal score
$72
$67
One-way
SCO
Almaty
Kazakhstan • 2026-10-07
49% AI deal score
$87
$74
One-way
SCO
Astana
Kazakhstan • 2026-10-13
42% AI deal score
$75
$77
One-way
SCO
Kutaisi
Georgia • 2026-10-14
37% AI deal score
$72
$79
One-way
SCO
Istanbul
Turkey • 2026-12-12
66% AI deal score
$122
$81
One-way
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Istanbul
Turkey • 2026-09-03
76% AI deal score
$152
$85
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Flights from Aktau: Overview

Insights for flights from Aktau

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Aktau, the most economical option right now is to Atyrau, Kazakhstan, with fares starting at just $65. Other budget-friendly destinations include Oral, Kazakhstan, with prices from $84, and Shymkent, Kazakhstan, where flights begin at $116. These prices reflect recent roundtrip fares from Aktau.

Aktau offers a broad range of destinations, with recent fares available to 130 unique cities across 41 countries over the last 90 days. The majority of these routes are within Kazakhstan, accounting for 48% of recent fares. Azerbaijan is also a significant destination, representing 22% of fares, followed by Turkey at 14%. This indicates a strong focus on regional and nearby international travel.

When flying from Aktau, you'll find that direct flights are less common, making up only 11.1% of recent fares. The majority of routes from Aktau involve at least one stop, classifying this origin as connecting-dominant. This means travelers should expect to consider connecting flights for most destinations.

Looking at the most frequently available flight deals from Aktau over the last 90 days, Oral, Kazakhstan, stands out as the most consistently offered destination. Following in popularity are routes to Mumbai, India, and Baku, Azerbaijan, which also appear frequently in recent fare observations. These destinations represent the most common opportunities for flight deals from Aktau.

The flight distances from Aktau are quite balanced across different trip lengths. Approximately 42% of routes are long-haul, indicating a substantial number of flights to distant international destinations. Medium-haul flights also account for 42% of the route mix, covering a significant portion of regional and continental travel. Shorter trips, classified as short-haul, make up 16% of the available routes.

Most popular airlines from Aktau

Air Astana

Nantucket Airlines

Aeroflot

Turkish Airlines

Flydubai

Lufthansa

Uzbekistan Airways

Wizz Air

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

Sydney

TOP

Australia • Nov 2026

from

$1,015

Madrid

TOP

Spain • Oct 2026

from

$308

Milan

TOP

Italy • Oct 2026

from

$284

Amsterdam

TOP

Netherlands • Oct 2026

from

$371

Berlin

TOP

Germany • Oct 2026

from

$294

Bodrum

TOP

Turkey • Sep 2026

from

$282

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

Thu - Sat - Sun

Flights from SCO are cheapest on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, based on 9399 deals.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$32 direct / ~$65 roundtrip

The cheapest fares from SCO are to Kazakhstan, with direct flights to Atyrau for ~$32.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Air Astana, Azerbaijan Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Nantucket Airlines

Regional and international carriers connect Aktau with various destinations.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months in advance is ideal, with prices tending to rise closer to departure.

📅 Cheapest travel period

May

Flights from SCO tend to be cheaper in May.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Atyrau

Flights from SCO to Atyrau are available from 32 USD one-way.

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 city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$65

Airports nearby Aktau used as alternative

Atyrau (GUW)

Atyrau (GUW) is a practical domestic alternative for travelers seeking flights within Kazakhstan.

📍 ~390 km from Aktau (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$65

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Almaty

Kazakhstan • Oct 2026

94% AI deal score

$2,274

$505

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Air Astana

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From SCO

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Astana

Kazakhstan • Sep 2026

93% AI deal score

$2,463

$495

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Air Astana

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From SCO

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Tokyo

Japan • Nov 2026

92% AI deal score

$3,837

$2,029

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From SCO

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Osaka

Japan • Nov 2026

92% AI deal score

$4,071

$2,027

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Air Astana, +1

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From SCO

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Manila

Philippines • Nov 2026

90% AI deal score

$2,754

$2,105

Save $649

Air Astana, +1

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From SCO

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Guangzhou

China • Oct 2026

83% AI deal score

$4,471

$2,104

Save $2,367

Air Astana

Business Class

From SCO

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Seoul

South Korea • Oct 2026

81% AI deal score

$3,983

$2,072

Save $1,911

Air Astana, +1

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From SCO

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Busan

South Korea • Oct 2026

80% AI deal score

$5,068

$1,583

Save $3,485

Air Astana, +1

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From SCO

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Nha Trang

Vietnam • Oct 2026

76% AI deal score

$5,295

$2,279

Save $3,016

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 in Kazakhstan, such as Karaganda and Semey, also show median prices under $200, at $149 and $151 respectively.

In the trailing 90 days, flights from Aktau have historically reached 41 unique countries, encompassing 130 distinct cities. The distribution of these destinations shows that Kazakhstan accounts for 48% of the available routes. Azerbaijan is another significant destination, representing 22% of the flight options. Turkey also features prominently, making up 14% of the countries served from Aktau.

Across the trailing quarter, the most frequently served destinations from Aktau include Oral in Kazakhstan. Mumbai, India, is also a popular route for travelers departing from Aktau. Additionally, Baku in Azerbaijan consistently ranks among the most common destinations for flights originating from Aktau.

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Most popular airlines from Aktau

Air Astana

Nantucket Airlines

Aeroflot

Turkish Airlines

Flydubai

Lufthansa

Uzbekistan Airways

Wizz Air

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

Sydney

TOP

Australia • Nov 2026

from

$1,015

Madrid

TOP

Spain • Oct 2026

from

$308

Milan

TOP

Italy • Oct 2026

from

$284

Amsterdam

TOP

Netherlands • Oct 2026

from

$371

Berlin

TOP

Germany • Oct 2026

from

$294

Bodrum

TOP

Turkey • Sep 2026

from

$282

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

Thu - Sat - Sun

Flights from SCO are cheapest on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, based on 9399 deals.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$32 direct / ~$65 roundtrip

The cheapest fares from SCO are to Kazakhstan, with direct flights to Atyrau for ~$32.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Air Astana, Azerbaijan Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Nantucket Airlines

Regional and international carriers connect Aktau with various destinations.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months in advance is ideal, with prices tending to rise closer to departure.

📅 Cheapest travel period

May

Flights from SCO tend to be cheaper in May.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Atyrau

Flights from SCO to Atyrau are available from 32 USD one-way.

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 city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$65

Airports nearby Aktau used as alternative

Atyrau (GUW)

Atyrau (GUW) is a practical domestic alternative for travelers seeking flights within Kazakhstan.

Vietnam • Oct 2026

76% AI deal score

$5,295

$2,279

Save $3,016

Air Astana, +1

Business Class

Booking Flights from Aktau: Frequently Asked Questions

Cheap Flights from Aktau

Today’s best flight deals from Aktau

Flights from Aktau: Overview

Insights for flights from Aktau

Most popular airlines from Aktau

Last-minute flights going from Aktau soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Aktau

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Aktau

Popular Airports from Aktau

Aktau airport insights

Thu - Sat - Sun

From ~$32 direct / ~$65 roundtrip

Air Astana, Azerbaijan Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Nantucket Airlines

8+ months in advance

May

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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Flights from Aktau: Overview

Insights for flights from Aktau

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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

Thu - Sat - Sun

From ~$32 direct / ~$65 roundtrip

Air Astana, Azerbaijan Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Nantucket Airlines

8+ months in advance

May

Watch fares to Atyrau

Aktau main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Aktau used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Aktau

Best Elite deals from Aktau

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Booking Flights from Aktau: Frequently Asked Questions

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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