Non-stop flights from Aktau (SCO)
Aktau Airport (IATA: SCO, ICAO: UATE), also known as Aktau Airport, is the third largest airport in Kazakhstan. It is an international airport and serves the area of Aktau, Kazakhstan. Aktau Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 22 destinations in 6 countries.
At present, there are 8 domestic flights from Aktau.
The longest flight from Aktau SCO is a 1,493 mile (2,402 km) non-stop route to London Heathrow LHR. This direct flight takes around 6 hours and 25 minutes and is operated by Air Astana.
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Airlines flying from Aktau Popular destinations from Aktau Popular destinations with a stopover Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from Aktau
In total there are 7 airlines flying from and to Aktau. These carriers are:
Popular destinations from Aktau
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Aktau, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Aktau that require a stopover:
Business class flights from Aktau
There are 4 airports that have flights from Aktau in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from SCO are listed below:
Intercontinental flights from Aktau
There are intercontinental flights operating from Aktau Airport (SCO) between Aktau and Europe, the Middle-East and Central Asia.
* Please note that there are no direct services between Aktau and the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Aktau to Europe
Scat Air: seasonal flights to Astrakhan (ASF), Sochi (AER), Grozny (GRV), Makhachkala (MCX) and Mineralnye Vody (MRV).
Aeroflot: seasonal flights to Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO).
Azimuth: seasonal flights to Mineralnye Vody (MRV).
Air Astana: seasonal flights to London Heathrow (LHR).
Non-stop flights from Aktau to the Middle-East / Western Asia
Scat Air: seasonal flights to Yerevan (EVN), Tbilisi (TBS) and Istanbul (IST).
Air Astana: seasonal flights to Kutaisi (KUT), Antalya (AYT), Istanbul (IST) and Baku (GYD).
Pegasus: seasonal flights to Istanbul (Sabiha) (SAW).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Istanbul (IST).
Azerbaijan: seasonal flights to Baku (GYD).
Non-stop flights from Aktau to Central Asia
Scat Air: seasonal flights to Almaty (ALA), Kokshetau (KOV) and Shymkent (CIT).
Air Astana: seasonal flights to Aktobe (Aktyubinsk) (AKX), Almaty (ALA), Atyrau (GUW), Oral (Uralsk) (URA) and Shymkent (CIT).
International flights from Aktau
Flights from Aktau to Armenia
Yerevan is the only destination in Armenia with direct flights from Aktau. Direct flights to Yerevan are offered by Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Flights from Aktau to Azerbaijan
In Azerbaijan, the only destination that has a direct flight from Aktau is Baku. You can fly non-stop to Baku with Air Astana or Azerbaijan. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Flights from Aktau to Georgia
There are 2 destinations in Georgia that have non-stop flights from Aktau.
Direct flights to Kutaisi are offered by Air Astana. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Tbilisi is Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Flights from Aktau to Russia
In Russia there are several destinations from Aktau (6 in total).
All direct flights from Aktau to Astrakhan, Grozny and Makhachkala are operated by Scat Air.
You can fly non-stop to Mineralnye Vody with Azimuth or Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Direct flights to Moscow Sheremetyevo are offered by Aeroflot. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Aktau to Sochi with Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
Flights from Aktau to Turkey
If you are looking for a direct flight from Aktau to Turkey, there are 3 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Antalya are offered by Air Astana. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in September.
Non-stop flights to Istanbul are offered by Air Astana, Scat Air and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop from Aktau to Istanbul (Sabiha) with Pegasus. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
Flights from Aktau to United Kingdom
There is 1 destination in United Kingdom that has a direct connection from Aktau, which is London Heathrow. Direct flights to London Heathrow are offered by Air Astana. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Domestic flights from Aktau
Flights from Aktau to Kazakhstan
There are several airports within Kazakhstan that have domestic flights departing from Aktau (8 in total).
Direct flights to Aktobe (Aktyubinsk) are offered by Air Astana. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
To Almaty and Astana, you can fly with Air Astana and Scat Air.
The only airline with direct flights to Atyrau is Air Astana. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Direct flights to Kokshetau are offered by Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Aktau to Oral (Uralsk) with Air Astana. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Shymkent with Air Astana or Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Turkistan is Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Alternative airports near Aktau
There are no alternative airports to Aktau (SCO) within a range of 125 miles (200 km).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Aktau?
There is 1 airport in Aktau: Aktau Airport (SCO).
What is the best airport to fly from Aktau?
The most convenient airport to fly from Aktau is Aktau Airport (SCO).
How many airlines fly from Aktau?
There are 7 airlines flying from Aktau to 22 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
Which airlines fly from Aktau?
Scat Air, Air Astana and Aeroflot operate most flights from Aktau. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Aktau?
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying from Aktau.
How many nonstop flights are there from Aktau?
There are roughly 838 flights departing from Aktau every month (or 196 flights each week), to a total of 22 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Aktau Airport?
The official name of Aktau Airport is Aktau Airport.
What is the airport code of Aktau Airport?
The airport code of Aktau Airport is SCO.
What are the most popular flights from Aktau?
Almaty, Astana and Atyrau are the 3 most popular routes from Aktau. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Aktau, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Aktau?
| Aktau to Almaty | 2h 55m |
| Aktau to Astana | 2h 30m |
| Aktau to Atyrau | 1h |
| Aktau to Shymkent | 2h 15m |
| Aktau to Baku | 1h 5m |
