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Almaty International Airport to Aktau Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
JPY 12,310
FlyArystan FlyArystan 3h 35m · Direct Wed, Nov 25
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Cheapest return
JPY 26,100
FlyArystan FlyArystan 3h 35m · Direct Tue, Dec 8 - Fri, Dec 11
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February
Cheapest
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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Almaty International Airport to Aktau Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from JPY 12,310 and round-trip from JPY 26,100. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      ALA 18:50
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SCO 22:25
      Almaty - Aktau | Tue, Dec 8 | FlyArystan
      SCO 18:30
      3h 10m
      Direct
      ALA 21:40
      Aktau - Almaty | Fri, Dec 11 | FlyArystan
      JPY 26,100 JPY 32,060
      19% off
      19% off
      JPY 32,060 JPY 26,100
    • ALA 08:40
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 12:00
      Almaty - Aktau | Wed, Nov 25 | Scat Airlines
      SCO 13:00
      2h 55m
      Direct
      ALA 15:55
      Aktau - Almaty | Sun, Nov 29 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 26,360 JPY 32,060
      18% off
      18% off
      JPY 32,060 JPY 26,360
    • ALA 21:55
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 01:15
      Almaty - Aktau | Thu, Nov 26 | Scat Airlines
      SCO 13:00
      2h 55m
      Direct
      ALA 15:55
      Aktau - Almaty | Thu, Dec 3 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 26,530 JPY 32,060
      17% off
      17% off
      JPY 32,060 JPY 26,530
    • ALA 23:35
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SCO 03:10
      Almaty - Aktau | Sun, Nov 29 | FlyArystan
      SCO 02:15
      2h 55m
      Direct
      ALA 05:10
      Aktau - Almaty | Wed, Dec 2 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 26,530
      17% off
      JPY 32,060 JPY 26,530
    • ALA 08:40
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 12:00
      Almaty - Aktau | Sun, Dec 13 | Scat Airlines
      SCO 02:15
      2h 55m
      Direct
      ALA 05:10
      Aktau - Almaty | Tue, Dec 15 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 26,600
      17% off
      JPY 32,060 JPY 26,600
    • ALA 21:55
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 01:15
      Almaty - Aktau | Tue, Dec 15 | Scat Airlines
      SCO 18:30
      3h 10m
      Direct
      ALA 21:40
      Aktau - Almaty | Fri, Dec 18 | FlyArystan
      JPY 26,910
      16% off
      JPY 32,060 JPY 26,910
    • ALA 08:40
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 12:00
      Almaty - Aktau | Tue, Dec 8 | Scat Airlines
      SCO 18:30
      3h 10m
      Direct
      ALA 21:40
      Aktau - Almaty | Fri, Dec 11 | FlyArystan
      JPY 27,370
      15% off
      JPY 32,060 JPY 27,370
    • ALA 21:55
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 01:15
      Almaty - Aktau | Thu, Dec 10 | Scat Airlines
      SCO 02:15
      2h 55m
      Direct
      ALA 05:10
      Aktau - Almaty | Sat, Dec 12 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 27,530
      14% off
      JPY 32,060 JPY 27,530
    • ALA 21:55
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 01:15
      Almaty - Aktau | Sat, Dec 12 | Scat Airlines
      SCO 02:15
      2h 55m
      Direct
      ALA 05:10
      Aktau - Almaty | Wed, Dec 16 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 27,600
      14% off
      JPY 32,060 JPY 27,600
    • ALA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SCO 14:00
      Almaty - Aktau | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
      SCO 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      ALA 16:00
      Aktau - Almaty | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      ALA 22:55
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SCO 02:30
      Almaty - Aktau | Wed, Nov 25 | FlyArystan
      JPY 12,310 JPY 21,250
      42% off
      42% off
      JPY 21,250 JPY 12,310
    • ALA 23:35
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SCO 03:10
      Almaty - Aktau | Sun, Nov 22 | FlyArystan
      JPY 12,570 JPY 17,490
      28% off
      28% off
      JPY 17,490 JPY 12,570
    • ALA 21:55
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 01:15
      Almaty - Aktau | Fri, Jan 29 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 12,640 JPY 21,250
      41% off
      41% off
      JPY 21,250 JPY 12,640
    • ALA 21:55
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 01:15
      Almaty - Aktau | Wed, Feb 3 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 12,640
      41% off
      JPY 21,250 JPY 12,640
    • ALA 21:55
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 01:15
      Almaty - Aktau | Tue, Dec 15 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 13,530
      23% off
      JPY 17,490 JPY 13,530
    • ALA 21:55
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 01:15
      Almaty - Aktau | Thu, Dec 10 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 13,600
      22% off
      JPY 17,490 JPY 13,600
    • ALA 21:55
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 01:15
      Almaty - Aktau | Fri, Jan 22 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 13,740
      35% off
      JPY 21,250 JPY 13,740
    • ALA 22:55
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SCO 02:30
      Almaty - Aktau | Fri, Nov 20 | FlyArystan
      JPY 13,790
      21% off
      JPY 17,490 JPY 13,790
    • ALA 21:55
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 01:15
      Almaty - Aktau | Sat, Jan 23 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 13,890
      35% off
      JPY 21,250 JPY 13,890
    • ALA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SCO 14:00
      Almaty - Aktau | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      ALA 22:55
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SCO 02:30
      Almaty - Aktau | Wed, Nov 25 | FlyArystan
      JPY 12,310 JPY 21,250
      42% off
      42% off
      JPY 21,250 JPY 12,310
    • ALA 23:35
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SCO 03:10
      Almaty - Aktau | Sun, Nov 22 | FlyArystan
      JPY 12,570 JPY 17,490
      28% off
      28% off
      JPY 17,490 JPY 12,570
    • ALA 21:55
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 01:15
      Almaty - Aktau | Fri, Jan 29 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 12,640 JPY 21,250
      41% off
      41% off
      JPY 21,250 JPY 12,640
    • ALA 21:55
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 01:15
      Almaty - Aktau | Wed, Feb 3 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 12,640
      41% off
      JPY 21,250 JPY 12,640
    • ALA 21:55
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 01:15
      Almaty - Aktau | Tue, Dec 15 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 13,530
      23% off
      JPY 17,490 JPY 13,530
    • ALA 21:55
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 01:15
      Almaty - Aktau | Thu, Dec 10 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 13,600
      22% off
      JPY 17,490 JPY 13,600
    • ALA 21:55
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 01:15
      Almaty - Aktau | Fri, Jan 22 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 13,740
      35% off
      JPY 21,250 JPY 13,740
    • ALA 22:55
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SCO 02:30
      Almaty - Aktau | Fri, Nov 20 | FlyArystan
      JPY 13,790
      21% off
      JPY 17,490 JPY 13,790
    • ALA 21:55
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 01:15
      Almaty - Aktau | Sat, Jan 23 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 13,890
      35% off
      JPY 21,250 JPY 13,890
    • ALA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SCO 14:00
      Almaty - Aktau | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      ALA 22:55
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SCO 02:30
      Almaty - Aktau | Wed, Nov 25 | FlyArystan
      JPY 12,310 JPY 34,510
      64% off
      64% off
      JPY 34,510 JPY 12,310
    • ALA 21:55
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 01:15
      Almaty - Aktau | Wed, Feb 3 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 12,640 JPY 34,510
      63% off
      63% off
      JPY 34,510 JPY 12,640
    • ALA 21:55
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 01:15
      Almaty - Aktau | Fri, Jan 29 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 12,640 JPY 34,510
      63% off
      63% off
      JPY 34,510 JPY 12,640
    • ALA 21:55
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 01:15
      Almaty - Aktau | Fri, Jan 22 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 13,740
      60% off
      JPY 34,510 JPY 13,740
    • ALA 21:55
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 01:15
      Almaty - Aktau | Sat, Jan 23 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 13,890
      60% off
      JPY 34,510 JPY 13,890
    • ALA 08:40
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 12:00
      Almaty - Aktau | Mon, Feb 8 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 14,080
      59% off
      JPY 34,510 JPY 14,080
    • ALA 18:50
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SCO 22:25
      Almaty - Aktau | Sun, Jan 17 | FlyArystan
      JPY 14,080
      59% off
      JPY 34,510 JPY 14,080
    • ALA 23:35
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SCO 03:10
      Almaty - Aktau | Fri, Dec 11 | FlyArystan
      JPY 14,200
      59% off
      JPY 34,510 JPY 14,200
    • ALA 22:55
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SCO 02:30
      Almaty - Aktau | Wed, Dec 9 | FlyArystan
      JPY 14,250
      59% off
      JPY 34,510 JPY 14,250
    • ALA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SCO 14:00
      Almaty - Aktau | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      ALA 08:40
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 12:00
      Almaty - Aktau | Sun, Nov 15 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 19,150 JPY 40,430
      53% off
      53% off
      JPY 40,430 JPY 19,150
    • ALA 18:50
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SCO 22:25
      Almaty - Aktau | Sun, Nov 15 | FlyArystan
      JPY 20,760 JPY 40,430
      49% off
      49% off
      JPY 40,430 JPY 20,760
    • ALA 20:00
      6h 20m
      1 stop
      SCO 02:20
      Almaty - Aktau | Sun, Nov 15 | FlyArystan
      JPY 23,300 JPY 40,430
      42% off
      42% off
      JPY 40,430 JPY 23,300
    • ALA 06:55
      6h 30m
      1 stop
      SCO 13:25
      Almaty - Aktau | Mon, Nov 16 | Air Astana
      JPY 26,380
      35% off
      JPY 40,430 JPY 26,380
    • ALA 08:15
      6h 25m
      1 stop
      SCO 14:40
      Almaty - Aktau | Mon, Nov 16 | FlyArystan
      JPY 21,360
      47% off
      JPY 40,430 JPY 21,360
    • ALA 21:55
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 01:15
      Almaty - Aktau | Mon, Nov 16 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 19,540
      52% off
      JPY 40,430 JPY 19,540
    • ALA 21:55
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 01:15
      Almaty - Aktau | Tue, Nov 17 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 17,930
      56% off
      JPY 40,430 JPY 17,930
    • ALA 21:55
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 01:15
      Almaty - Aktau | Wed, Nov 18 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 15,920
      61% off
      JPY 40,430 JPY 15,920
    • ALA 22:55
      3h 35m
      Direct
      SCO 02:30
      Almaty - Aktau | Wed, Nov 18 | FlyArystan
      JPY 16,210
      60% off
      JPY 40,430 JPY 16,210
    • ALA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SCO 14:00
      Almaty - Aktau | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • ALA 21:55
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 01:15
      Almaty - Aktau | Fri, Jan 29 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 12,640 JPY 21,250
      41% off
      41% off
      JPY 21,250 JPY 12,640
    • ALA 21:55
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 01:15
      Almaty - Aktau | Wed, Feb 3 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 12,640 JPY 21,250
      41% off
      41% off
      JPY 21,250 JPY 12,640
    • ALA 21:55
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 01:15
      Almaty - Aktau | Tue, Dec 15 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 13,530 JPY 17,490
      23% off
      23% off
      JPY 17,490 JPY 13,530
    • ALA 21:55
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 01:15
      Almaty - Aktau | Thu, Dec 10 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 13,600
      22% off
      JPY 17,490 JPY 13,600
    • ALA 21:55
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 01:15
      Almaty - Aktau | Fri, Jan 22 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 13,740
      35% off
      JPY 21,250 JPY 13,740
    • ALA 21:55
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 01:15
      Almaty - Aktau | Sat, Jan 23 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 13,890
      35% off
      JPY 21,250 JPY 13,890
    • ALA 08:40
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 12:00
      Almaty - Aktau | Mon, Feb 8 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 14,080
      34% off
      JPY 21,250 JPY 14,080
    • ALA 21:55
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 01:15
      Almaty - Aktau | Thu, Jan 21 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 14,300
      33% off
      JPY 21,250 JPY 14,300
    • ALA 21:55
      3h 20m
      Direct
      SCO 01:15
      Almaty - Aktau | Mon, Nov 16 | Scat Airlines
      JPY 14,440
      17% off
      JPY 17,490 JPY 14,440
    • ALA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SCO 14:00
      Almaty - Aktau | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Almaty to Aktau are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Almaty International Airport to Aktau Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Almaty International Airport to Aktau Airport is FlyArystan (from JPY 12,310) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Almaty International Airport to Aktau Airport

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Almaty International Airport to Aktau Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Almaty International Airport to Aktau Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, January is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Almaty International Airport to Aktau Airport, with an average price of JPY 28,110. In contrast, August is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching JPY 48,790.

JPY 48,790
JPY 38,450
JPY 28,110
JPY 17,770
    Cheapest
  • JPY 29,930
    Nov
  • JPY 36,050
    Dec
  • JPY 28,110
    Jan
  • JPY 36,700
    Feb
  • JPY 34,700
    Mar
  • JPY 35,640
    Apr
  • JPY 36,550
    May
  • JPY 42,780
    Jun
  • JPY 47,560
    Jul
  • JPY 48,790
    Aug
  • JPY 34,630
    Sep
  • JPY 35,080
    Oct

What is the cheapest month to fly from Almaty International Airport to Aktau Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Almaty International Airport to Aktau Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Almaty International Airport to Aktau Airport, the best time to buy is in February, with an average price of JPY 15,810. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as JPY 25,640.

JPY 25,640
JPY 20,725
JPY 15,810
JPY 10,895
    Cheapest
  • JPY 18,590
    Nov
  • JPY 21,270
    Dec
  • JPY 16,790
    Jan
  • JPY 15,810
    Feb
  • JPY 19,880
    Mar
  • JPY 18,940
    Apr
  • JPY 22,170
    May
  • JPY 22,270
    Jun
  • JPY 25,640
    Jul
  • JPY 23,700
    Aug
  • JPY 19,590
    Sep
  • JPY 20,010
    Oct

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Almaty International Airport to Aktau Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Almaty International Airport to Aktau Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Almaty International Airport to Aktau Airport is Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

JPY 21,940
JPY 20,930
JPY 19,920
JPY 18,910
    Cheapest
  • JPY 21,460
    Mon
  • JPY 19,970
    Tue
  • JPY 19,920
    Wed
  • JPY 21,530
    Thu
  • JPY 21,940
    Fri
  • JPY 21,540
    Sat
  • JPY 21,770
    Sun

What is the flight schedule from Almaty International Airport to Aktau Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Almaty to Aktau and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. DV739

    Almaty International Airport

    21:55

    ALA

    3h 20m

    01:15

    SCO

    S M T W T F S
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  2. DV729

    Almaty International Airport

    08:40

    ALA

    3h 20m

    12:00

    SCO

    S M T W T F S
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  3. FS7175

    Almaty International Airport

    18:50

    ALA

    3h 35m

    22:25

    SCO

    S M T W T F S
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  4. FS7103

    Almaty International Airport

    08:15

    ALA

    1h 40m

    Direct

    09:55

    CIT

    S - T W T F S
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  5. FS7575

    Shymkent International Airport

    23:40

    CIT

    2h 40m

    Direct

    02:20

    SCO

    S - - - T - S

  6. DV736

    Almaty International Airport

    06:45

    ALA

    1h 15m

    Direct

    08:00

    CIT

    S M T W T F S
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  7. FS7575

    Shymkent International Airport

    23:40

    CIT

    2h 40m

    Direct

    02:20

    SCO

    S - - - T - S

  8. DV706

    Almaty International Airport

    22:40

    ALA

    1h 25m

    Direct

    00:05

    CIT

    S M T W T F S
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  9. FS7575

    Shymkent International Airport

    23:40

    CIT

    2h 40m

    Direct

    02:20

    SCO

    S - - - T - S
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FAQs for Almaty International Airport to Aktau Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Almaty International Airport to Aktau Airport?

    Almaty International Airport to Aktau Airport takes about 3 hours 2 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 4 daily flights from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Aktau Airport (SCO).
  • The earliest flight from Almaty International Airport to Aktau Airport departs at 05:15, and the last departs at 23:35, with about 5 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Aktau Airport (SCO) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around JPY 24,130 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The latest flight departs from Almaty International Airport (ALA) at 20:30 and arrives in Aktau Airport (SCO) at 23:55.
    • The distance from Aktau Airport to downtown is about 25km, by taxi about 40 minutes.
  • FlyArystan is a very popular airline operating an average of 1091 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Almaty International Airport to Aktau Airport currently start from JPY 12,570, and round-trip fares start from JPY 26,100. The current lowest fare is a FlyArystan flight departing on Sun, Nov 22; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Scat Airlines, Air Astana and FlyArystan operate direct flights from Almaty International Airport to Aktau Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 4 minutes, and around 24 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Almaty International Airport to Aktau Airport is JPY 22,510. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • FlyArystan are the most popular budget airlines flying from Almaty International Airport to Aktau Airport, with one-way fares starting from JPY 12,570. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Almaty International Airport to Aktau Airport operates around 24 weekly flights, mainly by Scat Airlines, Air Astana and FlyArystan. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Almaty International Airport and Aktau Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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