Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Atyrau Airport (GUW): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Atyrau Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
Atyrau's timezone is UTC+5, making Atyrau two hours ahead of Istanbul.
Flights from IST to GUW start from 11:20 — the earliest with Air Astana. The last departure is at 17:05 with Air Astana. In total, you can take your pick of three weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Atyrau Airport flights.
Your IST to GUW flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Air Astana is your gateway to discovering Atyrau (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Kazakhstan!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Atyrau Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Air Astana.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Atyrau Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IST and GUW:
Almaty Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Sharm El Sheikh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Atyrau Airport (GUW)
Right now, ₹ 10,476 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Atyrau Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 23,259. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from IST to GUW.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Atyrau Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from IST to GUW by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Atyrau Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Atyrau Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to IST:
Arriving at Atyrau Airport (GUW)
Book a hotel near GUW if you're on a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Atyrau Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Atyrau Airport (GUW) to central Atyrau
Atyrau Airport to central Atyrau has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
When to fly to Atyrau Airport (GUW)
June is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Atyrau Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Atyrau in February.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Atyrau Airport for July if you'd like to go to Atyrau during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from IST to GUW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 0ºC on average.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Aktau is just one of the many cities in Kazakhstan waiting to be discovered after you've seen Atyrau. Around 386 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Fetisov Pirs 4, Skal'naya Tropa and Skver Im. Zakharova V. K, Pamyatnik Zakharovu V. K..
Around 161 kilometres east of Atyrau, Qulsary is another favourite stop in Kazakhstan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Truba Nachalo, Park Vokzal and Stolovaya Gostinitsa Biseken.
