Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aktau International Airport (SCO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Aktau International Airport is 5 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Aktau is UTC+5, which is five hours ahead of London.
Flights from LHR to SCO start at 17:15 — the first with Air Astana. The last departure is at 19:00 with Air Astana. In total, you can choose from six weekly London Heathrow Airport to Aktau International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to SCO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Air Astana is your ticket to exploring Aktau (and perhaps some other great corners of Kazakhstan!). Check out the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aktau International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Air Astana.
If you want to visit a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Aktau International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Istanbul Ataturk Airport is a sought-after stop between LHR and SCO.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aktau International Airport (SCO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Aktau International Airport flight is Rs58,560. A return fare is currently Rs149,156. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from LHR to SCO, book your journey seven months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aktau International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aktau International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take around 55 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel near LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Aktau International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Aktau International Airport (SCO)
Once your London Heathrow Airport to Aktau International Airport flight has arrived, relax at a nearby hotel. Aktau Airport Hotel is a convenient option that's not too far from SCO.
Getting from Aktau International Airport (SCO) to central Aktau
Aktau International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Aktau. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Aktau International Airport (SCO)
June is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aktau International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Aktau in February.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Aktau International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Aktau, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to SCO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 6ºC on average.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Aktau has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres north of Aktau, a visit to Atyrau will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Isatay and Makhambet Square, Imangali Mosque and Park Almagul.
Qulsary is another must-experience destination in Kazakhstan and is around 434 kilometres north-east of Aktau. No trip is complete without visiting Truba Nachalo, Park Vokzal and Stolovaya Gostinitsa Biseken.
