Cheap Flights from Istanbul (IST) to Atyrau (GUW)

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Atyrau flights are currently cheapest in September.

Direct flights from Istanbul to Atyrau

Istanbul to Atyrau: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to Atyrau below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Atyrau.

Istanbul to Atyrau: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$103
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time3 hrs, 27 mins
Most popular airlineAir Astana
Average flights per week3

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Atyrau: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Atyrau is $229. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 27 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Atyrau.
Air Astana flies direct from Istanbul to Atyrau.
There are 3 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Atyrau, as of June 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Atyrau is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Atyrau Airport on Friday, August 1, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 27 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Atyrau but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Atyrau is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, FlyArystan and Air Astana offer the cheapest flight tickets to Atyrau.

Traveling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Atyrau Airport (GUW): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Atyrau Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.

  • Atyrau's timezone is UTC+5, making Atyrau two hours ahead of Istanbul.

  • Flights from IST to GUW start from 11:20 — the earliest with Air Astana. The last departure is at 17:05 with Air Astana. In total, you can take your pick of three weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Atyrau Airport flights.

  • Your IST to GUW flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • Traveling during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Air Astana is your gateway to discovering Atyrau (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Kazakhstan!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Atyrau Airport offered by this carrier.

  • The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Air Astana.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Atyrau Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IST and GUW:

    • Almaty Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Sharm El Sheikh Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Atyrau Airport (GUW)

  • Right now, $103 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Atyrau Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $229. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from IST to GUW.

  • June is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Atyrau Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from IST to GUW by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Atyrau Airport.

Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • Central Istanbul to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is around 30 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Atyrau Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to IST:

Arriving at Atyrau Airport (GUW)

Getting from Atyrau Airport (GUW) to central Atyrau

  • Atyrau Airport to central Atyrau has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 6 miles away.

When to fly to Atyrau Airport (GUW)

  • June is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Atyrau Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Atyrau in February.

  • Lock in your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Atyrau Airport for July if you'd like to go to Atyrau during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 72ºF and 99ºF.

  • Look for cheap tickets from IST to GUW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºF and 32ºF on average.

Explore more of Kazakhstan

  • Aktau is just one of the many cities in Kazakhstan waiting to be discovered after you've seen Atyrau. Around 240 miles away to the south, check out popular attractions including Fetisov Pirs 4, Skal'naya Tropa and Skver Im. Zakharova V. K, Pamyatnik Zakharovu V. K..

  • Around 100 miles east of Atyrau, Qulsary is another favorite stop in Kazakhstan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Truba Nachalo, Park Vokzal and Stolovaya Gostinitsa Biseken.

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