Flying from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Aktyubinsk Airport (AKX): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Almaty Airport to Aktyubinsk Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Aktobe's timezone is UTC+5, making Aktobe one hour behind Almaty.
Take your pick of 22 weekly Almaty Airport to Aktyubinsk Airport flights. The 07:30 departure with SCAT Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Air Astana operates the latest service of the day at 22:40.
To ensure you get on your ALA to AKX flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
SCAT Airlines is your ticket to exploring Aktobe (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Kazakhstan!). Check out the direct flights from Almaty Airport to Aktyubinsk Airport offered by this popular carrier.
SCAT Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Almaty Airport to Aktyubinsk Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between ALA and AKX:
Atyrau Airport
Aktau International Airport
Shymkent Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Aktyubinsk Airport (AKX)
$51 is the lowest price for a one-way Almaty Airport to Aktyubinsk Airport flight. Return flights start at $244. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To get cheap tickets from ALA to AKX, book your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Almaty Airport to Aktyubinsk Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from ALA to AKX.
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Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
61.23% of flights that take off from Almaty Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Almaty Airport from central Almaty, it takes about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near ALA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Almaty Airport to Aktyubinsk Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Aktyubinsk Airport (AKX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Almaty Airport to Aktyubinsk Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near AKX instead:
Getting from Aktyubinsk Airport (AKX) to central Aktobe
From Aktyubinsk Airport, Aktobe is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Aktyubinsk Airport (AKX)
June is the busiest month for flights from Almaty Airport to Aktyubinsk Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Aktobe in February.
Lock in your flight from Almaty Airport to Aktyubinsk Airport for July if you'd like to visit Aktobe during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ALA to AKX in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -20ºC (-4ºF) and -4ºC (25ºF) on average.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've done Aktobe, now it's time to explore other corners of Kazakhstan. Journey about 499 kilometres north-east to Rudnyy to tick off its leading sights. From City Park of Culture and Leisure to Rudnenskiy Krayevedcheskiy Muzey and Skver Im. Marite Bezhite, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 451 kilometres south-west of Aktobe, Qulsary is another essential stop in Kazakhstan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Truba Nachalo, Park Vokzal and Stolovaya Gostinitsa Biseken.