Travelling from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Aktau International Airport (SCO): what you need to know
3 hours 11 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Almaty Airport to Aktau International Airport. Aktau is 1 hour behind Almaty and is in the UTC+5 timezone.
Every week, there are 45 flights from Almaty Airport to Aktau International Airport. To be on board early, take the 00:30 SCAT Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight from ALA to SCO is 23:00 with Air Astana.
Flying during a popular month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Aktau (and discovering more of Kazakhstan!) is a breeze with Air Astana. This popular airline offers direct flights from Almaty Airport to Aktau International Airport.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Almaty Airport to Aktau International Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. Here are the popular stopovers between ALA and SCO:
Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Atyrau Airport
Shymkent Airport
When flying within Kazakhstan, you don't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to bring another form of identity document, like a driver's license or ID card. As soon as you've booked your cheap ticket from ALA to SCO, check your ID is up to date before you travel.
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Aktau International Airport (SCO)
ج.م. 2,733 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Almaty Airport to Aktau International Airport. A return flight starts from ج.م. 6,064. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from ALA to SCO, book your trip 1 month ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Almaty Airport to Aktau International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from ALA to SCO. There's no need to check every day to find out if airfares have fallen. We'll let you know when there's a change in price.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Almaty Airport to Aktau International Airport. Simply enter your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
To get to Almaty Airport from central Almaty, it'll take about 37 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to ALA? If you're catching an early flight from Almaty Airport to Aktau International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Aktau International Airport (SCO)
Once your flight from Almaty Airport to Aktau International Airport has landed, unwind at a hotel close by. Aktau Airport Hotel is a great option that's a quick drive from SCO.
Getting from Aktau International Airport (SCO) to central Aktau
From Aktau International Airport, Aktau is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 31 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Aktau International Airport (SCO)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Almaty Airport to Aktau International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Aktau. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Almaty Airport to Aktau International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Aktau, with the temperature ranging from 23 ºC to 34 ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1 ºC and 6 ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from ALA to SCO sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Aktau
Start your Aktau trip right by finding a fantastic stay. After booking your flight from ALA to SCO, have a look at our selection of hotel options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Mba travel, Aktau Lighthouse and Alleya T. G. Shevchenko are top sights which should feature on any good Aktau itinerary.
Complete your Aktau trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we're good at. After booking your cheap ticket to Aktau International Airport, explore our great car rental deals that'll give you the freedom to see the sights at your own pace. Then, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your perfect Aktau stay.
