Traveling from New York to Aktau Airport (SCO): What you need to know
Aktau Airport is located in Aktau. The city is in the UTC+5 timezone and is ten hours ahead of New York.
To ensure you get on your flight from New York to SCO, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Popular months like July or vacation times such as Christmas and New Year will mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is wise.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Whether you're eager to visit a new city along the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options taking off from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Istanbul Airport (IST) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from New York to SCO.
JFK is around 24 kilometers from central New York. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from New York to Aktau Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, 73% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Break up your flight from New York to Aktau Airport with a stop at Istanbul Airport (IST). A major stopover between Newark Liberty International Airport and SCO, it's a great opportunity to unwind before your onward flight.
EWR is about 24 kilometers from central New York. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to SCO flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 71%.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The journey time to LGA from central New York is around 55 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometers or so.
Make catching an early New York to Aktau Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near New York LaGuardia Airport and get to your boarding gate with time to spare:
Flights departing from LGA make it to their destination on schedule 69% of the time.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Center.
About Aktau Airport (SCO)
Consider checking in to Teniz Village, Glamping & Camping in Aktau after touching down from your flight from New York to Aktau Airport. It's not too far from SCO and a comfortable option if you're eager to get some rest right away.
Getting from Aktau Airport (SCO) to central Aktau
Aktau Airport is around 18 kilometers from the center of Aktau. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Traveling by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Aktau Airport (SCO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Aktau Airport is $535. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,099. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from New York to SCO if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest New York to Aktau Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Lock in a cheap flight from New York to Aktau Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from New York to Aktau Airport (SCO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from New York to Aktau Airport (SCO). January is when most people travel to Aktau. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in November.
Lock in a New York to SCO plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Aktau to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
February sees temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from New York to Aktau Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Aktau
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Aktau right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from New York to Aktau Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Skal'naya Tropa, Rozovyye Skaly and Toplyy Plyazh are top sights which should feature on every Aktau itinerary.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
While Aktau is a great introduction to Kazakhstan, there's more adventure waiting for you in Fort-Shevchenko. Located about 97 kilometers to the northwest, this must-see city has no shortage of things to keep you busy, like Tarasa Shevcheko museum and Muzey Istorii Rybolovstva I Etnografii Mangyshlaka.
