There are 3 ways to get from Baku to Aktau by plane, car, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane GYD - SCO
3h 56m$87–320Drive, car ferry
cheapest- Drive from Baku to Alatcar
- Take the carferry from Alat to Kurykcarferry
- Drive from Kuryk to Aktaucar
32h 25m$70–96Drive 1,988.9 km
- Drive from Baku to Aktaucar 1,988.9 km
30h 55m$128–184
Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Aktau Airport (SCO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Baku to Aktau is to drive and car ferry which costs $65 - $100 and takes 32h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Baku to Aktau is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $85 - $320.
The distance between Baku and Aktau is 440 km. The road distance is 1988.9 km.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Baku to Aktau, including transfers.
Aktau is 1h ahead of Baku. It is currently 9:47 AM in Baku and 10:47 AM in Aktau.
Yes, the driving distance between Baku to Aktau is 1989 km. It takes approximately 30h 55m to drive from Baku to Aktau.
There are 260+ hotels available in Aktau.
What companies run services between Baku, Azerbaijan and Aktau, Kazakhstan?
Flyr and Azerbaijan Airlines fly from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Aktau Airport (SCO) once daily.
- Phone
- (+99412) 404 37 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- ASCO
Car ferry from Alat to Kuryk
- Passenger
- $60–80
- Car
- $460
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Jadrolinija, Which London airport should I choose?, and How to get from JFK to New York City - to help you get the most out of your next trip.