Flying from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to Aktyubinsk Airport (AKX): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Aktyubinsk Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Astana and Aktobe share the same timezone, UTC+5.
Every week, there are 26 Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Aktyubinsk Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, jump on the 07:20 Qazaq Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 22:15 with Air Astana.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your NQZ to AKX flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can travel nonstop to Aktobe, Kazakhstan. Jet off with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Aktyubinsk Airport:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is SCAT Airlines.
How to find the cheapest flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to Aktyubinsk Airport (AKX)
Currently, R 805 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Aktyubinsk Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,719. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from NQZ to AKX by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Aktyubinsk Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
To get to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport from central Astana, it'll take about 40 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to NQZ? If you're boarding an early flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Aktyubinsk Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Aktyubinsk Airport (AKX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Aktyubinsk Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near AKX instead:
Getting from Aktyubinsk Airport (AKX) to central Aktobe
Aktyubinsk Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Aktobe. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Aktyubinsk Airport (AKX)
June is the busiest month for flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Aktyubinsk Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Aktobe in February.
The warmest month in Aktobe is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Aktyubinsk Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -20ºC (-4ºF) and -4ºC (25ºF). Search for cheap tickets from NQZ to AKX sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've done Aktobe, now it's time to explore more of Kazakhstan. Travel around 499 kilometres north-east to Rudnyy to tick off its leading attractions. From City Park of Culture and Leisure to Rudnenskiy Krayevedcheskiy Muzey and Skver Im. Marite Bezhite, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Kazakhstan, head for Qulsary, about 451 kilometres south-west of Aktobe. Truba Nachalo, Park Vokzal and Stolovaya Gostinitsa Biseken are key highlights.
