Flying from Atyrau Airport (GUW) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Atyrau Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours.
Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Istanbul two hours behind Atyrau.
Flights from GUW to IST start at 08:10 — the earliest with Air Astana. The last service of the day is at 14:15 with Air Astana. In total, you can choose from six weekly Atyrau Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your GUW to IST flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Air Astana is your gateway to exploring Istanbul (and maybe even some other great parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Atyrau Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to fly with Air Astana on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Atyrau Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between GUW and IST:
Antalya Airport
Almaty Airport
Aktau International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Atyrau Airport (GUW) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
£89 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Atyrau Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Return flights start at £201. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Book ten months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from GUW to IST.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Atyrau Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from GUW to IST.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Atyrau Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Atyrau Airport (GUW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Atyrau Airport, 71.91% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Atyrau to Atyrau Airport is approximately 6 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Need a handy hotel close to GUW? If you're boarding an early flight from Atyrau Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
If you're coming in on a late Atyrau Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near IST:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and explore beyond Istanbul's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport to the centre of Istanbul has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 30 miles away.
It'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Atyrau Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Istanbul. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Atyrau Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GUW to IST sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Istanbul. Around 220 miles away to the east, top sights here include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Around 200 miles south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Start your sightseeing at Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.
