Flying from London to Aktyubinsk Airport (AKX): What you need to know
When planning your flight from London to Aktyubinsk Airport (AKX), you'll have a good choice of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Aktobe is five hours ahead of London. Aktyubinsk Airport is located in Aktobe, which operates on the UTC+5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from London to AKX.
Peak season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Whether you want to discover a new city along the way or just take a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options taking off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Aktau International Airport (SCO) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from London to AKX.
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from London to Aktyubinsk Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from London to Aktyubinsk Airport. Antalya Airport (AYT) is one of the main options between London Gatwick Airport and AKX.
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to AKX flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
69.26% of all departures from London Gatwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
When booking your plane ticket from London to Aktyubinsk Airport (AKX) out of Stansted Airport (STN), you have stopover options to choose from. Consider making a pit stop at Antalya Airport (AYT), one of the most popular connection points on this route.
The trip to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your London to Aktyubinsk Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive at their destinations when they should. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Aktyubinsk Airport (AKX)
If you have a late flight from London to Aktyubinsk Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near AKX:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Aktyubinsk Airport (AKX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Aktyubinsk Airport is 124 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 289 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to AKX. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your London to Aktyubinsk Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Aktyubinsk Airport (AKX)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from London to Aktyubinsk Airport (AKX). June is when most people visit Aktobe. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in February.
The warmest month in Aktobe is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your London to AKX plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between -20ºC (-4ºF) and -4ºC (25ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Aktyubinsk Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Aktobe
Once you've booked your flight from London to Aktyubinsk Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Aktobe:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Tserkov' Svyatogo Nikolaya, Central City Mosque and Международная Художественная Галерея ArtLab are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Aktobe itinerary.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Pack more into your Kazakhstan trip by exploring beyond Aktobe. Around 113 kilometres away to the west, Novoalekseevka is another awesome city to put on your itinerary. Check off some of its top sights like Park Kobda while you're there.
Another favourite destination in Kazakhstan, Komsomol'skoye is roughly 241 kilometres east of Aktobe. Make time for highlights including Kemping Aytike Bi.
