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How to get fromAktau Airport (SCO) to Astanaby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Astana by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport

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    1. Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)plane plane SCO - NQZ
    3h 20m
    $87–187

  2. Train

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    1. Take the train from Mangystau to Astana 1train train 037Т
    46h 59m
    $38–71

  3. Drive 2,076.6 km

    1. Drive from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Astanacar car 2,076.6 km
    44h 42m
    $81–117

  4. Fly to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport (KGF)plane plane SCO - KGF
    2. Take the bus from Karagandy Bus station to Astana Saparzhai Bus stationbus bus
    14h 55m
    $233–1,067

Aktau Airport (SCO) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration3h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,739.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Aktau Airport (SCO), Kazakhstan and Astana, Kazakhstan?

Flyr, SCAT, and three other airlines fly from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) operates a train from Mangystau to Astana 1 3 times a week. Tickets cost $29–60 and the journey takes 46h 22m.

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