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Only Air Astana operates flights between Atyrau and Istanbul Airport.

Flights from Atyrau to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Atyrau (GUW) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Astana: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £136 return, compared with £202 via a stopover through Aktau (SCO).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £59–£59 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Pegasus Airlines and Air Astana. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Connecting flights from Atyrau to Istanbul Airport most commonly pass through:

• Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl (NQZ) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Aktau (SCO) – 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 60% on the Atyrau to Istanbul Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £126 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £313, a difference of £187. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Atyrau to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 09:25 and lands at 13:20
• Latest: departs at 16:10 and lands at 20:05.

The flight takes about 3h 55m.

A direct flight from Atyrau to Istanbul Airport takes 3h 55m, covering 1,206 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £233 to £516. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Atyrau to Istanbul Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £166, which is 28% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Aktau (SCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 34m, compared to 22h 59m via Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl (NQZ).

Istanbul Airport is 2 hours behind Atyrau (Turkey Time vs Atyrau Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:
• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Return flights from Atyrau to Istanbul Airport range from £136 to £313, with an average of £215 over the past 12 months. Anything below £136 counts as a good deal.