Non-stop flights to Aktau (SCO)
Aktau Airport is a medium sized airport in Kazakhstan. It is an international airport. In total there are 24 airports around the world that have direct flights to Aktau, spread around 22 cities in 9 countries. Currently, there are 10 domestic flights to Aktau.
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All direct flights to Aktau Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Aktau Best time to visit Aktau Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 640 flights arriving at Aktau Airport, which are 147 flights per week or 21 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Aktau are routes from Almaty (ALA) in Kazakhstan and Astana (NQZ), also in Kazakhstan. These two routes together are operated 303 times this month, and make up for 47% of all monthly arrivals at Aktau Airport.
The longest flight to Aktau SCO is departing from Urumqi (URC). This non-stop flight takes around 3 hours and 45 minutes and covers a distance of 1,796 miles (2,890 km).
List of all direct flights to Aktau
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Aktau, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Aktau.
Airlines flying to Aktau
Currently, there are 8 airlines that fly to Aktau. Most flights to Aktau are operated by FlyArystan, as they connect 12 airports to SCO. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all SCO flights:
What is the best time to visit Aktau?
☀️ Hot Mediterranean
The Mediterranean regions near Aktau are known for their warm, arid summers, where temperatures often go beyond 30°C (86°F). In some inland spots, the heat can climb even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more. The winters are pleasantly mild, accompanied by some rainfall. This lovely climate, paired with breathtaking landscapes and bright, sunny days attract visitors from around the globe.
Aktau is a wonderful place to visit all year long, but spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) are the best seasons to visit. The weather is pleasantly warm during these times, especially since the summers can be quite hot in those regions.
Business class flights to Aktau
There are 4 airports that have flights to Aktau in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to SCO are listed below:
Intercontinental flights to Aktau
There are intercontinental flights to Aktau Airport (SCO) from Europe, the Middle-East, China and Central Asia, as of July 2026.
* Please note that there are no direct services from the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, Southern Asia, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Europe to Aktau
Scat Air: seasonal flights from Yekaterinburg (SVX) and Ufa (UFA).
Aeroflot: year-round flights from Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO).
Non-stop flights from the Middle-East / Western Asia to Aktau
Scat Air: seasonal flights from Yerevan (EVN) and Tbilisi (TBS).
FlyArystan: seasonal flights from Batumi (BUS), Kutaisi (KUT), Baku (GYD), Antalya (AYT) and Dubai (DXB).
Azerbaijan: year-round flights from Baku (GYD).
Pegasus: year-round flights from Istanbul (Sabiha) (SAW).
Non-stop flights from China to Aktau
FlyArystan is currently the only airline flying non-stop from China to Aktau. They fly seasonal from Urumqi (URC).
Non-stop flights from Central Asia to Aktau
Scat Air: seasonal flights from Almaty (ALA), Karaganda (KGF), Kokshetau (KOV), Kyzylorda (KZO) and Shymkent (CIT).
Air Astana: seasonal flights from Almaty (ALA).
FlyArystan: seasonal flights from Aktobe (Aktyubinsk) (AKX), Almaty (ALA), Atyrau (GUW), Oral (Uralsk) (URA) and Shymkent (CIT).
Centrum Air: year-round flights from Nukus (NCU).
International flights to Aktau
Flights from Armenia to Aktau
Yerevan is the only city in Armenia with direct flights to Aktau. From Yerevan, direct flights are offered by Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
All flights from Armenia
Flights from Azerbaijan to Aktau
In Azerbaijan, the only airport that has a direct connection to Aktau is Baku. From Baku, you can fly non-stop with Azerbaijan or FlyArystan.
All flights from Azerbaijan
Flights from China to Aktau
There is 1 airport in China that has a direct connection to Aktau, which is Urumqi. From Urumqi, direct flights are offered by FlyArystan. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
All flights from China
Flights from Georgia to Aktau
There are 3 airports in Georgia that have non-stop flights to Aktau.
From Batumi and Kutaisi, you can fly with FlyArystan.
From Tbilisi, you can fly non-stop to Aktau with Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
All flights from Georgia
Flights from Iran to Aktau
In Iran, the only airport that has a direct connection to Aktau is Gorgan. From Gorgan, direct flights are offered by Pars Air. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in July 2026.
All flights from Iran
Flights from Russia to Aktau
If you are looking for a direct flight from Russia to Aktau, there are 3 airports to choose from.
From Moscow Sheremetyevo, direct flights are offered by Aeroflot.
From Ufa and Yekaterinburg, you can fly with Scat Air.
All flights from Russia
Flights from Turkey to Aktau
In Turkey, there are 2 airports that have direct flights to Aktau.
From Antalya, direct flights are offered by FlyArystan. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in August.
From Istanbul (Sabiha), the only airline with direct flights is Pegasus.
All flights from Turkey
Flights from United Arab Emirates to Aktau
Dubai is the only city in United Arab Emirates with direct flights to Aktau. From Dubai, direct flights are offered by FlyArystan. This is a seasonal route that starts in September and ends in October.
All flights from United Arab Emirates
Flights from Uzbekistan to Aktau
There is 1 airport in Uzbekistan that has a direct connection to Aktau, which is Nukus. From Nukus, direct flights are offered by Centrum Air.
All flights from Uzbekistan
Domestic flights to Aktau
Flights from Kazakhstan to Aktau
There are lots of domestic flights to Aktau (SCO). 10 airports in Kazakhstan have direct flights to the airport.
From Aktobe (Aktyubinsk), direct flights are offered by FlyArystan. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
From Almaty and Astana, you can fly with Air Astana, FlyArystan and Scat Air.
From Atyrau, the only airline with direct flights is FlyArystan. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
From Karaganda, Kokshetau and Kyzylorda, all direct flights to Aktau are operated by Scat Air.
From Oral (Uralsk), the only airline with direct flights is FlyArystan. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
From Shymkent, you can fly non-stop with FlyArystan or Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
From Turkistan, the only airline with direct flights is Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in August.
All flights from Kazakhstan
Alternative airports near Aktau
Unfortunately, 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 into Aktau?
The most convenient airport to fly into Aktau is Aktau Airport (SCO).
How many airlines fly to Aktau?
There are 8 airlines flying to Aktau from 24 airports around the world, as of July 2026.
Which airlines fly to Aktau?
FlyArystan, Scat Air and Air Astana operate most flights to Aktau. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Aktau?
There are no alliances flying to Aktau at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there to Aktau?
There are roughly 640 flights arriving at Aktau every month (or 147 flights each week), from a total of 24 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 to Aktau?
Almaty, Astana and Shymkent are the 3 most popular routes to Aktau. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Aktau, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Aktau?
| Almaty to Aktau | 3h 10m |
| Astana to Aktau | 2h 40m |
| Shymkent to Aktau | 2h 20m |
| Atyrau to Aktau | 1h |
| Baku to Aktau | 1h 5m |
