# AKX — Aktobe International Airport > Machine-readable reference for AKX. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/akx HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/akx Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/akx.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/AKX.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-21T07:17:15.253+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Aktobe International Airport - IATA: AKX - ICAO: UATT - City: Aktobe - Country: KZ (KZ) - Timezone: Asia/Aqtobe - Distance from city: 1.5 km (0.93 mi) south-west of Aktobe - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 ## Overview Welcome Aktobe International Airport feels more like a regional rail hub than a sprawling airport. Sitting just 1.5 km southwest of Aktobe, this airport serves primarily locals connecting to business destinations like Almaty, Astana, and Moscow. In a single, compact terminal, you'll find efficiency prioritized over frills, tailored to passengers more interested in substance than style. Most flights cater to the oil-and-gas and mining industries, with frequent connections to major Kazakh and Russian cities. At a glance Aktobe International Airport operates a single terminal (T1), which handles all domestic and international flights. Expect short walking distances and a low likelihood of getting lost. Four restaurants, five shops, and two lounges provide modest services for travelers passing through. The airport lacks major international flights but ensures swift processing for those it does handle. Despite modernization, the facilities remain relatively basic when compared to larger Kazakh airports. Terminals & layout The airport consists of one terminal, known as T1. This terminal houses all necessary facilities, including check-in, security, and boarding areas, making transitions… ## Terminals (1) - **Aktobe International Airport Passenger Terminal** — airlines: Air Astana, SCAT Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akx/terminals/t1 ## Dining (4) - **Bar** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akx/restaurants/bar - **Cafe** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akx/restaurants/cafe - **Coffee Stand** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akx/restaurants/coffee-stand - **Snack Bar** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akx/restaurants/snack-bar ## Lounges (2) - **Business Lounge** — access: Terminal, airline invitation URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akx/lounges/business-lounge - **CIP Hall** — access: Terminal, paid access URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akx/lounges/cip-hall ## Shops (5) - **Convenience Kiosk** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akx/shops/convenience-kiosk - **Duty Free** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akx/shops/duty-free - **Newsstand** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akx/shops/newsstand - **Souvenir Shop** — T1 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akx/shops/souvenir-shop - **Travel Goods Kiosk** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akx/shops/travel-goods-kiosk ## Parking (4) - **Long Stay Parking** — Official lot URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akx/parking/long-stay-parking - **Short Stay Parking** — Official lot URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akx/parking/short-stay-parking - **Staff Parking** — Restricted URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akx/parking/staff-parking - **Taxi Rank** — Curbside zone URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akx/parking/taxi-rank ## Ground transport (4) - **Airport Taxi** — Taxi · 15-25 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akx/transport/airport-taxi - **Local City Bus** — Public bus · 15-25 min · extremely cheap URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akx/transport/local-city-bus - **Private Transfer** — Pre‑booked car · 15-25 min · pay extra URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akx/transport/private-transfer - **Yandex Go** — App‑based ride · 15-25 min · cheaper than airport taxis URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akx/transport/yandex-go ## Insider tips - _Avoid_: Taxi prices in Aktobe can be negotiable. Confirm your fare or insist on the meter before departing the airport. - _Insider_: Seats near large terminal windows double as informal plane-spotting areas, perfect for observing the mix of domestic and occasional Russian traffic. - _Time_: Arrive early — 1.5 to 2 hours for domestic flights and 2.5 to 3 hours for international — to avoid bottlenecks at check-in. - _Local_: The airport’s mother-and-child room offers families a private retreat seldom advertised yet invaluable for travel with young children. - _Quiet_: Seek solitude at the ends of the departure hall, away from the noisy central cafe and check-in zones. - _Money_: Bring tenge as a backup; though modernized, smaller vendors may have card issues, avoiding last-minute snags. - _Avoid_: Do not rely on extensive Duty Free selections. For specific brands or products, purchase items in Pravda City before departure. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/AKX.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/akx/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/akx/departures — HTML page with live departures