How to find cheap flights to Aktau Airport (SCO)
Right now, ₹ 17,226 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Aktau Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to SCO for ₹ 29,371.
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Around four months before taking off is a good time to book tickets to Aktau, where Aktau Airport is located. This is the general recommendation if you want to lock in the lowest fares.
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Search for plane tickets to Aktau Airport that come with a stop or two. Indirect routes are often cheaper. After your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Aktau
You can usually jump on the cheapest flight to Aktau in September.
If your travel dates are flexible, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to SCO.
January is the most popular month for flights to SCO. Visit then if you're eager to take in the full energy of Aktau.
Travel in November if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Aktau are usually cheaper.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider the kind of conditions you prefer to travel in. Aktau is warmest in July, averaging between 23ºC and 34ºC.
February has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about -6ºC to 8ºC.
Want to avoid grey skies? June is the driest month in Aktau, averaging one day of rain.
It rains the most during January, which gets around three days of wet weather.
Travelling to Aktau Airport (SCO): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and get to Aktau in a single journey. Book a direct flight to Aktau Airport with one of these leading airlines:
Think about booking your SCO plane ticket with Aeroflot. It's the carrier with the strongest punctuality record, with up to 100% of flights into this airport showing up on time.
SCO is located in the UTC+5 timezone.
Teniz Village, Glamping & Camping in Aktau is a comfortable stay within an easy drive of Aktau Airport. Rest and recharge here after your flight to SCO.
Aktau Airport has an on-time rating of 67%, which tells you how often flights get to their destination without delay. This can be useful to know if you're planning a tight connection or have somewhere to be not long after landing.
Getting to central Aktau from Aktau Airport (SCO)
The distance from SCO to central Aktau is about 18 kilometres.
If you're catching a taxi after your flight to SCO, it'll take around 20 minutes to reach the centre.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 35 minutes.
The right hotel can make your trip even better. Unpack your bags at one of these traveller-approved options in Aktau:
Aktau highlights
These popular attractions should feature on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Aktau:
Skal'naya Tropa: The perfect place to start your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 5 kilometres southwest of the city centre.
Toplyy Plyazh: Take a tour of this landmark next. About 11 kilometres southeast of the city centre, it's also worth a visit to get the full Aktau experience.
How to get to Shetpe from Aktau Airport (SCO)
Setting out for the nearby city of Shetpe? It's about 137 kilometres from SCO. Give yourself around 1 hour 45 minutes to reach the centre in a taxi or ride-share.
Travelling from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Zhetibay
Zhetibay is another city that's easy to get to from Aktau Airport. It's around 88 kilometres away.
Reaching it by car will take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.