Flying from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to Aktobe Airport (AKX): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Aktobe Airport.
Astana and Aktobe follow the same timezone, UTC+5.
Every week, there are 31 Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Aktobe Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off early, opt for the 06:35 Qazaq Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 20:50 with Air Astana.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your NQZ to AKX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Aktobe Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Aktobe adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of Kazakhstan:
Qazaq Air is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to Aktobe Airport (AKX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Aktobe Airport flight is R 762. A round-trip fare right now is R 1,925. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from NQZ to AKX. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Aktobe Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from NQZ to AKX.
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Handy information about Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
Central Astana to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Aktobe Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near NQZ:
Arriving at Aktobe Airport (AKX)
If you're landing on a late Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Aktobe Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near AKX:
Getting from Aktobe Airport (AKX) to central Aktobe
From Aktobe Airport, Aktobe is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Aktobe Airport (AKX)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Aktobe Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Aktobe. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
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 Aktobe Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -20ºC (-4ºF) and -4ºC (25ºF). Search for cheap tickets from NQZ to AKX sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Take your adventure further by exploring more of Kazakhstan. Rudnyy is around 499 kilometres north-east of Aktobe and is full of exciting things to do, including Rudnenskiy Krayevedcheskiy Muzey.
