Flying from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Aktyubinsk Airport (AKX): what you need to know
2 hours 35 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Almaty Airport to Aktyubinsk Airport. Aktobe is 1 hour behind Almaty and operates on the UTC+5 timezone.
Each week, there are 22 flights from Almaty Airport to Aktyubinsk Airport. If you want to take off as soon as possible, opt for the 00:30 SCAT Airlines flight. If you're keen to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure from ALA to AKX is 23:55 with Air Astana.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Air Astana is your gateway to exploring Aktobe (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Kazakhstan!). Look through the direct flights from Almaty Airport to Aktyubinsk Airport offered by this popular carrier.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Almaty Airport to Aktyubinsk Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. These are the top stopovers between ALA and AKX:
Atyrau Airport
Shymkent Airport
Aktau International Airport
When flying domestically within Kazakhstan, you don't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to show some form of identification, like an ID card or driver's license. Once you've booked your cheap ticket from ALA to AKX, check your ID is up to date before you travel.
Arriving at Aktyubinsk Airport (AKX)
If you have a late flight from Almaty Airport to Aktyubinsk Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near AKX:
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
Almaty Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Almaty. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 37 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
After an easy way to start to your journey? Stay near ALA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Almaty Airport to Aktyubinsk Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are just the thing:
More about Aktobe
If you were wondering where to find the best hotels in Aktobe, your search stops here. Book your flights from ALA to AKX and then book a room at Sad Dolgoletiya Hotel. Or make yourself at home at Mini-Hotel Tulpar.
Waddy Point and Health Park are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Aktobe travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Aktobe Regional Planetarium.
Getting from Aktyubinsk Airport (AKX) to central Aktobe
From Aktyubinsk Airport, Aktobe is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Aktyubinsk Airport (AKX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Almaty Airport to Aktyubinsk Airport is $92. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $147. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ALA to AKX.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Almaty Airport to Aktyubinsk Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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When to fly to Aktyubinsk Airport (AKX)
The quietest month for a flight from Almaty Airport to Aktyubinsk Airport is February, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Aktobe based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Almaty Airport to Aktyubinsk Airport for July if you want to go to Aktobe during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 31ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ALA to AKX in January. Average temperatures are between -20ºC and -4ºC then.