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You can easily get to Astrakhan Naromanovo International Airport, which is approximately 12 kilometers away from the city center, by taking a taxi. Since there is no public transportation system to get to the airport, you can rent a car if you don't prefer to take a taxi. Another option is to take advantage of the shuttle services provided by the hotels. It is possible to reach the airport in about half an hour from the city center.

Taxi

If you want to travel to the airport by taxi, you can easily get a taxi in the city center. You can also ask your hotel to arrange a taxi for you. It is possible to get to the airport in about 25 minutes by taxi under normal traffic conditions.

Rent a car

If you have rented a car during your stay in the city, you can end your travel by going to the airport by this car. If you are going to rent a car only to reach the airport, you should prefer a company that has an office at the airport. You can contact the offices of international or local car rental companies in the city center. You need to follow the P214 motorway from the city center to reach the airport by car you have rented. You will arrive at the airport, which is about 12 kilometers away, at an average of 25 minutes.

Hotel Shuttles

Some hotels in Astrakhan offer airport shuttle services for their guests. You can find out if your hotel provides this service and then book your seat in advance to take advantage of this service. The transfer vehicle, which takes you at the door of the hotel you are staying at exactly whenever you want, can take you to the airport in a very comfortable and fast way. Please keep in mind that hotel shuttle services are generally more expensive than taking a taxi.

Airport Information

Astrakhan Narimanovo International Airport, which is about 12 kilometers away from the city center, is a small but compact airport that offers sufficient amount of services for the passengers. Eight airline companies arrange flights at this airport, which serves with 2 runways.

Since Astrakhan Narimanovo International Airport is the only airport not only in Astrakhan but also in its surroundings, domestic, charter and cargo flights are also arranged at this airport.

In addition to some eating and drinking places at the airport, there are also the shops and duty-free stores where you can buy things like souvenirs, clothes, and accessories. VIP Lounge and Business Lounge serve passengers who don't want to sacrifice their comfort.

A private lounge decorated with hunting and fishing theme welcomes the passengers who are interested in these activities and allows them to wait for their flight with pleasure. A hotel is also available at the airport.

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.