Flying from London to Aktau International Airport (SCO): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising a flight from London to Aktau International Airport (SCO). Explore your options for flying out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Aktau International Airport is located in Aktau. The city is in the UTC+5 timezone and is five hours ahead of London.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from London to SCO.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from London to SCO even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to find which cities you could pass through. Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is an option when taking off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from London to Aktau International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from London to Aktau International Airport. Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is a great option between London Gatwick Airport and SCO.
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to SCO flight:
69.26% of all departures from London Gatwick Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
When searching for a flight ticket from London to Aktau International Airport (SCO) out of Stansted Airport (STN), you can choose from a few stopover options. Consider making a pit stop at Antalya Airport (AYT), one of the most popular transit hubs on this route.
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Aktau International Airport flight:
Flights departing from STN arrive at their final stop as scheduled 64.73% of the time.
About Aktau International Airport (SCO)
Consider checking in to Aktau Airport Hotel after your flight from London to Aktau International Airport. It's a short drive from SCO and a good option if you're eager to get some rest right away.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Aktau International Airport (SCO)
₹ 11,235 is the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Aktau International Airport. A return flight starts from ₹ 22,808. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to SCO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your London to Aktau International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Aktau International Airport (SCO)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from London to Aktau International Airport (SCO). June is when most people visit Aktau. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in February.
Book a London to SCO flight ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Aktau to range from 23ºC to 34ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Aktau International Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC and 6ºC.
More about Aktau
Start your Aktau trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Aktau International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Amfiteatr, Skal'naya Tropa and Rozovyye Skaly are must-do's during your Aktau adventure.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Aktau is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan waiting to be discovered. Around 97 kilometres north-west of Aktau, a visit to Fort-Shevchenko will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Taras Shevchenko Monument, Monument Isa Dosan and Tarasa Shevcheko museum.
Any trip through Kazakhstan wouldn't be complete without visiting Sad Dubskogo. Goryachiy Istochnik and Verkhniy Tupkaraganskiy Mayak are just a couple of highlights in this well-known destination, which is around 105 kilometres north-west of Aktau.