Flying from Istanbul to Atyrau Airport (GUW): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Istanbul to Atyrau Airport (GUW). Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the main airports in Istanbul.
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 25 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Istanbul to Atyrau Airport flight.
The timezone in Atyrau is UTC+5, which is two hours ahead of Istanbul. Atyrau Airport is located in Atyrau.
Take your pick of 2 direct flights a week between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Atyrau Airport (GUW). This is the busiest route, with Air Astana offering a 11:20am departure from IST to GUW.
To ensure you catch your flight from Istanbul to GUW, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
You can jump on a direct flight from Istanbul to Atyrau Airport (GUW) departing from Istanbul Airport (IST).
You can book a direct flight from Istanbul to Atyrau Airport with Air Astana. This popular airline operates services from IST.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with FlyArystan between IST and GUW.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to GUW. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Istanbul Airport (IST). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Almaty International Airport (ALA)
Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
IST is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Istanbul to Atyrau Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Istanbul Airport:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can book a direct Istanbul to Atyrau Airport (GUW) plane ticket with departures from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). See if flying from SAW works better for your plans.
Pegasus has direct flights from Istanbul to GUW leaving from SAW. Book your favourite window seat and reach your destination in one go.
On the SAW to GUW route, Pegasus Airlines is the preferred choice of many.
Among the carriers operating flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Atyrau Airport, Pegasus Airlines has the best on-time performance.
Break up your flight from Istanbul to Atyrau Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and GUW include:
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Almaty International Airport (ALA)
Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to GUW flight:
68% of flights leaving Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Atyrau Airport (GUW)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Istanbul to Atyrau Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near GUW:
Getting from Atyrau Airport (GUW) to central Atyrau
Atyrau Airport to central Atyrau is roughly 8 kilometres. If you're getting a taxi or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic and the time of day.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Atyrau Airport (GUW)
Currently, 109 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Atyrau Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 222 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before your departure date. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to GUW.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Istanbul to Atyrau Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Istanbul to GUW.
Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Istanbul to Atyrau Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Atyrau Airport (GUW)
January is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Atyrau Airport (GUW). Visit Atyrau in December if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Atyrau is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your Istanbul to GUW plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Atyrau Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Atyrau
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Atyrau Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Atyrau:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Atyrau when you're ready to sightsee. Start exploring at Regional Art Museum followed by Imangali Mosque and Kurmangazy Square.

