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How to get fromIrkutsk to Aktauby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Irkutsk to Aktau by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Aktau Airport (SCO)plane plane IKT - SCO
    11h 17m
    $271–1,014

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Novosibirsk Gltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Novosibirsk Bus station to Astana Saparzhai Bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Astana 1 to Mangystautrain train
    4d 3h
    $124–225

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Irkutsk Pas to Omsk-Passtrain train
    2. Take the train from Omsk-Pass to Kokshetau-1train train
    3. Take the train from Kokshetau-1 to Makattrain train
    4. Take the train from Makat to Mangystautrain train
    3d 23h
    $182–333

  4. Drive  5,023.8 km

    1. Drive from Irkutsk to Aktaucar car 5,023.8 km
    3d 2h
    $412–595

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Irkutsk Bus station to Tulunbus bus
    2. Take the train from Tulun to Omsk-Passtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Omsk Bus station to Saparzhai bus stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Kyzylordabus bus
    5. Take the train from Kyzylorda to Mangystautrain train
    4d 10h
    $171–269

Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Aktau Airport (SCO) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration12h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$261Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,006.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 17m

What companies run services between Irkutsk, Russia and Aktau, Kazakhstan?

Aeroflot Russian Airlines flies from Irkutsk Airport (IKT) to Aktau Airport (SCO) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Irkutsk Pas to Aktau via Omsk-Pass, Kokshetau-1, Makat, and Mangystau in around 3d 23h.

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