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How to get fromAktobe to Issyk-Kul (Lake)by plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aktobe to Issyk-Kul (Lake) by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Aktobe International Airport (AKX) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU)plane plane AKX - IKU
    8h
    $294–954

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Aktobe to Almaty 2train train 028Т
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Cholpon-Atabus bus 404
    41h 19m
    $44–313

  3. Train, bus via Astana

    1. Take the train from Aktobe to Astana Nurly Zholtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Cholpon-Atabus bus 404
    2d
    $56–73

  4. Drive  2,172.8 km

    1. Drive from Aktobe to Tamchycar car 2,172.8 km
    30h 53m
    $249–359

  5. Train, bus via Карасу

    1. Take the train from Aktobe to Almaty 1train train 024Ц
    2. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Cholpon-Atabus bus 404
    2d 1h
    $46–78

Aktobe International Airport (AKX) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket$291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,716.5 km
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Aktobe, Kazakhstan and Issyk-Kul (Lake), Kyrgyzstan?

Flyr and SCAT fly from Aktobe International Airport (AKX) to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) 3 times a week.

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