Search Flights from Aktau to Astrakhan

Popular Airport

Narimanovo - Boris M. Kustodiev Intl. Airport

Popular Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

1 hour 10 min

Approximate Travel Distance

389 Km

Cheapest Aktau to Astrakhan Flight Tickets

Azerbaijan Airlines
22 Dec, Sun
04:35 AM
Aktau - Astrakhan
1 stop
13h 20m
SCO-ASF
5.185 TL
Azerbaijan Airlines
Azerbaijan Airlines
11 Jan, Sat
04:35 AM
Aktau - Astrakhan
1 stop
6h 5m
SCO-ASF
5.641 TL
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Azerbaijan Airlines
26 Dec, Thu
04:35 AM
Aktau - Astrakhan
1 stop
13h 20m
SCO-ASF
6.763 TL
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Transportation to Airport from Aktau City Center

Aktau Airport

It is possible for you to travel to the airport at more affordable prices by contacting the companies that provide private transfer service from Aktau city center to Aktau International Airport in advance and by making a reservation. It is possible to reach Aktau Airport in 25-30 minutes by private transfer service at a charge of 15-20 Euros.

You can reach the airport at a much more affordable price by booking online at Booking.suntransfers.com or by calling +44 (0) 2035885280. Apart from that, buses and matryoshka, the main means of public transportation in Aktau, also have direct services to the airport.

Taxi and car rental services are also available for those who prefer not to use public transport.

Bus

There are buses that provide direct transportation services from the airport to the city center. There are also bus services from Aktau city center and many other regions to Aktau Airport. All you need to do is get a map of the city bus routes from the nearest travel information office.

Matryoshka

As there are many routes of minibus-like matryoshka vehicles, it is very easy to get to any point of the city in a very short time with these. As minibuses are not affiliated to a particular company, the routes, working hours and fares of each minibus are different. It is therefore not possible to come across any map showing the routes of matryoshka in any part of the city. Most of these vehicles are working till late hours in the evening, and usually the ticket costs around 35 Tenges. As you can get a very convenient way of travelling around the city with these vehicles, there also matryoshka vehicles that provide transportation service to Aktau Airport. These vehicles usually depart from the city center.

Taxi

The taxi fares in Aktau starts from an average of 200 Tenges. But if you are a foreigner, you will be probably asked for a higher price: 300 Tenges. Officially affiliated taxi drivers are usually from the Caucasus. Local taxi drivers often speak English.

Car Rental

There are much more car rental opportunities available in the city center than Aktau Airport. If you choose a domestic car rental company, make sure that there is another branch of the company in Aktau Airport. This would be a great convenience for you; you can deliver your vehicle at the airport on your return trip. Many of the foreigners who come to Aktau as tourists or for longer stays prefer car rental options, as the city does not offer many options in terms of public transport unfortunately.

Airport Information

Aktau Airport is located 23 kilometers north-west of the city center. Some of the facilities within the Aktau International Airport terminal building, which has been active since 1983, are 258 car capacity parking area for private vehicles, information desks, souvenir shops, markets, cafés, restaurants and bars, travel agencies and tour operators, VIP, CIP and conference rooms, health services, duty free shops, taxi services, car rental companies, exchange office, bank and ATM equipment, ticket sales points, free internet access, smoking and recreation areas.

Transportation to Astrakhan City Center from Airport

Narimanovo - Boris M. Kustodiev Intl. Airport

Astrakhan, the administrative center and capital city of the Astrakhan Oblast in the Russian Federation, is situated in the valley where the Volga River meets the Caspian Sea. The city of Astrakhan consists of a large number of small and big islands, which are connected to each other more than thirty bridges. It is also a complete port city with its physical structure. ıt can also be said that Astrakhan is a big industrial city for the region.

The city is especially famous for its watermelon and a fun festival is held during the harvest time. Fish and fishing are also very important for Astrakhan. The fish festival held in April brings many enthusiasts to this city from around the world. Art and cultural events are an indispensable part the of life in the city.

In addition, the city is also known as a student city thanks to many universities and higher education institutions it has. If you are going to travel to the city in July and August, you can also visit the magnificent Lotus Valley on Volga River. It is very comfortable to walk around the center of this small city, which is formed by more than ten islands connected to each other by bridges. As an alternative, renting a bike is also a highly preferred way of transportation.

If you want to explore the city more comfortably, you can take a guided tour thanks to special sightseeing buses. Although buses are used for public transportation, it is also possible to take advantage of sea transportation in this port city. You can easily get a taxi in the city center. Taximeters are available in the taxis and you are charged based on the distance covered.

If you want to go to Astrakhan from Moscow, there are train services connecting Astrakhan and Moscow between May and September. If you have enough time, you can also get to Moscow via the Volga River in 10 days by ships and experience an unforgettable river journey. It is also possible to make this journey by car you can rent.

If you have rented a car, you can go down to the Volga side and take a trip to Astrakhan's famous watermelon fields and also visit the Watermelon Museum. You can also make this trip by private tourist buses. There is no public transport system from Astrakhan Naromanovo International Airport to the city center. Taxi and car rental are the transportation alternatives you can choose from. If your hotel offers airport transfer service, you can also take advantage of this service as another option.

You can reach the city center from the airport in less than half an hour under normal traffic conditions.

Taxi

There is a taxi stand at the exit of the airport and it is open 24 hours a day during the week. You can reach the city center from the airport easily and comfortably in 25 minutes on average.

Rent a car

You can make your travel special and comfortable both for transportation to the city center and your trip by renting a car from the offices of car rental companies at the airport. Although Astrakhan is a small city which is very convenient to explore by walking or biking, car rental is a very popular alternative for those who want to visit the islands or travel to the watermelon fields. You can reach the city center from the airport in about 25 minutes by renting a car. You just need to drive through P214 road to get to the city center.

Hotel Shuttles

Although all hotels don't offer transfer services, some hotels in Astrakhan provide airport shuttle services for their guests. You can get to the hotel you are going to stay quickly without any problem thanks to these special transfer services that meet you at the airport if you make a reservation in advance.

Weather in Astrakhan

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SaturdayMin -3ºC - Max 3ºC
SundayMin 0ºC - Max 3ºC
MondayMin 2ºC - Max 3ºC
TuesdayMin 0ºC - Max 3ºC
WednesdayMin -1ºC - Max 3ºC

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