Flying from Istanbul to Aktyubinsk Airport (AKX): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports to choose from in Istanbul. Check out your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when organising your flight from Istanbul to Aktyubinsk Airport (AKX).
3 hours 40 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Istanbul to Aktyubinsk Airport flight.
The timezone in Aktobe is UTC+5, which is two hours ahead of Istanbul. Aktyubinsk Airport is located in Aktobe.
Choose from 2 direct services a week between Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Aktyubinsk Airport (AKX). This is the most popular route, with SCAT Airlines offering a 8:30pm departure from IST to AKX.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Istanbul to AKX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
You can jump on a direct flight from Istanbul to Aktyubinsk Airport (AKX) leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
When taking off from IST, you can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Aktyubinsk Airport with SCAT Airlines.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with SCAT Airlines from IST to AKX.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Istanbul to AKX leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Almaty Airport (ALA)
Aktau International Airport (SCO)
IST is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Istanbul to Aktyubinsk Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Aktyubinsk Airport. Check out these connections between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and AKX:
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Almaty Airport (ALA)
Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Istanbul to AKX flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
76.93% of flights taking off from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Aktyubinsk Airport (AKX)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Aktyubinsk Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near AKX:
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Aktyubinsk Airport (AKX)
Currently, Rs30,469 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Aktyubinsk Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs83,451. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book four months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to AKX.
September is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on an Istanbul to Aktyubinsk Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Aktyubinsk Airport (AKX)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Aktobe. June is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Aktyubinsk Airport (AKX), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Aktobe is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 31ºC. Book your Istanbul to AKX flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Aktyubinsk Airport in January when temperatures are between -20ºC and -4ºC.
More about Aktobe
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Aktyubinsk Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Aktobe:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Tserkov' Svyatogo Nikolaya, Central City Mosque and Международная Художественная Галерея ArtLab are must-visits when exploring Aktobe.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Seek out new adventure and dive deeper into Kazakhstan. Novoalekseevka is around 113 kilometres west of Aktobe and has plenty of exciting things to do, including Park Kobda.
Any journey through Kazakhstan wouldn't be complete without a stop in Komsomol'skoye. Kemping Aytike Bi is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is around 241 kilometres east of Aktobe.
