Search Flights from Karaganda to Aktau

To reach Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport from Karaganda city center as soon as possible, you need to choose a taxi or car rental service. If you are looking for a more affordable means of transportation, you can choose the bus option. It lasts maximum 40 minutes to reach Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport from the city center.

Bus

You can use the buses departing from the city center in order to get to Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport which is located 24 kilometers of the city center. Travelling by bus is both economical and budget-friendly. It is possible to reach Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport in only 35-40 minutes.

Taxi

Using a Karaganda taxi will be the right option for you if you will be at the airport at a late hour or the departure times of the buses are not suitable for you. It is the most preferred means of transportation for travelling to the airport from the city center as well as travelling in the city. By paying a fare of 14-18 dollars, you can reach Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport in about 20-25 minutes.

Car Rental

If you make a search on the internet about the car rental companies which you will come across at every step in Karaganda and make a pre-reservation, you can get a more affordable transportation service. By renting a car in Karaganda city center on an hourly or daily basis, you can reach Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport in approximately 20-25 minutes.

Airport Information

Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport, which is situated 24 km southeast of the city center, was built in 1934 and in 1992 it assumed the title of international airport. At Karaganda Sary-Arka Airport, there are a number of stores where you can do shopping while waiting for your flight, eating and drinking areas such as cafes and restaurants, duty-free shops, free internet access and lounges. In addition, you can make use of alternatives such as foreign exchange office, ATM machine and tourist information offices.

The transportation system in Aktau, the second largest and modern city in Kazakhstan, is highly developed and practical. The main transportation means in the city are buses, matryoshka and taxis. Apart from this, other cities in Kazakhstan and neighboring countries of Kazakhstan are directly connected to Aktau by sea. Aktau Port is one of the leading ports in the region and most famous ports in terms of commerce and transportation.

Addresses in Aktau are generally expressed as 14-42-30. While 14 is the number of the province/region, 42 is the building number and 30 is the apartment number. As the streets in the city are not named, they can create some problems for tourists in terms of transportation. There are many train services from the Mangestau train station, 12 kilometers outside of the city.

It takes about 2 days to travel with the trains that provide transportation service between Astana, another important city of Kazakhstan, and Aktau. The train journey between Almaty and Aktau takes 3 days and the train journey between Atyrau and Aktau takes 1 day. The main means of public transportation you can use to get to the city center from Aktau Airport are buses and minibuses (matryoshka). Apart from that, you can also go to the city center at very reasonable prices thanks to the private transfer services affiliated with the airport or other transportation companies.

It is possible to make your transportation in the city in the most practical way by paying a little more where car rental and taxi services are also highly developed.

Bus

With the Aktau local buses waiting right outside the airport terminal, you can reach the city center or other points of the city at reasonable prices. Bus tickets cost 25 Tenges. By taking these buses that take you from the airport to one of the city's central points, you reach the city in 40-45 minutes.

Matryoshka

The size and appearance of the matryoshka are like minibuses. These much smaller than the normal local buses but they provide access to more points in the city. The fact that the matryoshka and bus routes in the city are connected with each other makes it possible to reach any point of the city in a very short time. Some of the matryoshka you can see in Aktau city center go to the airport. The departure points and destinations of most of these are written on the vehicles.

Taxi

If you want to get to the city center from Aktau Airport by taxi, you need to pay approximately 1600 Tenge. You are likely to see many taxi stands ready at the exit of Aktau Airport's arrival terminal. You can choose the vehicle you want to travel with and tell where you want to go or show it on the map to the driver.

You must bargain with the taxi drivers because the fares that Aktau taxi drivers demand are usually open to it. It is possible to get this journey of 23 kilometers in 30-35 minutes on average with a taxi.

It is possible to have more detailed information from the most popular taxi company (+777 753 33 55) among the ones waiting at the airport's exit which is also offering the most affordable options.

Car Rental

If you have already looked through many car rental companies in Aktau Airport in advance and made your choice, you can rent a car at much more affordable prices. So as long as you benefit from car rental services, where the pre-booking system is much more economical, you can pick your cat at the airport in a short time after a few small transactions. It takes approximately 25-30 minutes to drive from the airport to the city center of Aktau. Renting a car in the city where traffic is not too crowded is one of the best options.