Popular Airport | Aktau Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 3 hour 10 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 2594 Km |
Bus, train and minibus taxi are among the means of transport you can prefer to reach the airport from Novosibirsk city center. It is possible to travel quickly to the airport with the transportation vehicles that serve till the late hours 7 days a week. You can also take advantage of renting a car to get to the airport.
Bus is a vehicle that is often used in airport transportation. The Schkola bus number 84, which travels along the route of the bus 111E, is the only bus line that takes passengers to the airport. This bus departs from the city center every 30 minutes and one-way bus ride costs 38 rubles (2 Turkish Liras).
Another option that allows transportation from the city center to the airport is the train. You can get on the metro, which is used for urban transportation, from the city center and you can reach the airport by transferring to the electric trains. The trains to the airport run between 6 am and 9:30 pm. If you prefer the train, you need to plan the transfer according to these hours.
Minibus taxis for transportation to the airport are an alternative to the public transportation. You can also benefit from these vehicles individually. We recommend you to take this option if you don’t want to get on other public transportation vehicles or if your time is limited. You can take advantage of these vehicles by contacting the call center or the stations in the city center.
Renting a car is another alternative to reach the airport. If you want to get a more comfortable and better service on your journey to the airport, you can prefer to rent a car. Please keep in mind that this can cost a little more.
Novosibirsk Airport, which is 17 kilometer away from the city center, welcomes its passengers from the whole world and attracts attention with its facilities. The airport provides its passengers with the possibilities to enjoy their time as well as it offers a variety of shops and restaurants which are also open to public.
Novosibirsk Airport, which offers plenty of alternatives for restaurants, has a variety of international cuisines including Italian, Russian and Asian cuisines. Beerman & Grill, Il Patio, Burger King, New York Pizza, Mama Russia and Ambar stand out as the restaurants you can enjoy in the unique environment of Novosibirsk Airport. At the same time, there are various cafés at the airport to enjoy after meal or to relax. Cup of coffee shop, Coffee House, Traveler’s Coffee, Shokoladnitsa Coffee, Kuzina Confectionery, Bon Ape French Bakery, Carte D’or İce Cream Sales Point and Hamovniki Bar are among the cafés that are at your service at the airport.
All of these restaurants and cafés serve on the 1st floor of the airport terminal. Apart from the cafés and restaurants at the airport, you can also find various clothing, electronics and souvenir shops such as MTS Mobile, Euroset Mobile, Bosco Sport, Ekspeditsiya, Runway Exclusive, Runway Beauty Cosmetic, Formula 1 Shop and Souvenir & Gifts.
In addition to various bank ATMs, the airport offers free wi-fi internet access, as well as enabling passengers to get a comfortable service at Business and VIP lounges before the flight.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.