Traveling from Aktau International Airport (SCO) to Atyrau Airport (GUW): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Aktau International Airport to Atyrau Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 1 hour.
Atyrau's timezone is UTC+5, which is the same as Aktau.
Choose from 15 weekly Aktau International Airport to Atyrau Airport flights. The 01:30 departure with Air Astana is the earliest flight you can take. Air Astana operates the last service of the day at 22:45.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SCO to GUW flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Air Astana is your gateway to exploring Atyrau (and maybe even some other great corners of Kazakhstan!). Browse the direct flights from Aktau International Airport to Atyrau Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Air Astana is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Aktau International Airport to Atyrau Airport. These are the top stopovers between SCO and GUW:
Uralsk Airport
Almaty Airport
Aktyubinsk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Aktau International Airport (SCO) to Atyrau Airport (GUW)
At the moment, $19 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Aktau International Airport to Atyrau Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $41. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from SCO to GUW by booking at least eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Aktau International Airport to Atyrau Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Aktau International Airport to Atyrau Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Aktau International Airport (SCO)
Of the departures from Aktau International Airport, 71.77% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Aktau International Airport from central Aktau, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Looking for a hotel to stay in before your flight from Aktau International Airport to Atyrau Airport? Check out Aktau Airport Hotel. Catch some z's here before heading to SCO.
Arriving at Atyrau Airport (GUW)
If you have a late Aktau International Airport to Atyrau Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near GUW:
Getting from Atyrau Airport (GUW) to central Atyrau
Atyrau Airport is approximately 10 kilometers from the center of Atyrau. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Atyrau Airport (GUW)
The quietest month for a flight from Aktau International Airport to Atyrau Airport is February, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Atyrau based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Atyrau is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Aktau International Airport to Atyrau Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SCO to GUW in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) then.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Atyrau has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan waiting to be discovered. About 386 kilometers south of Atyrau, a trip to Aktau will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Fetisov Pirs 4, Skal'naya Tropa and Skver Im. Zakharova V. K, Pamyatnik Zakharovu V. K..
Qulsary is another standout destination in Kazakhstan and is around 161 kilometers east of Atyrau. No journey is complete without seeing Truba Nachalo, Park Vokzal and Stolovaya Gostinitsa Biseken.