Istanbul (IST) to Atyrau (GUW) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Atyrau (GUW): Air Astana. The two airports are 1,208 miles (1,944 km) apart. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Batumi, Aktau and Baku.
Airlines flying nonstop from IST to GUW
- Air AstanaNot in an alliance

IST to GUW with one stop
3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Batumi (BUS)Turkish Airlines, then FlyArystan
FS - Via Aktau (SCO)FlyArystan the whole wayFSFS
- Via Baku (GYD)Azerbaijan Airlines the whole wayJ2


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IST to GUW: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from IST to GUW?
Air Astana flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Atyrau (GUW).
How far is Istanbul from Atyrau by plane?
Istanbul (IST) and Atyrau (GUW) are 1,208 miles (1,944 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does IST to GUW cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for IST to GUW with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Istanbul and Atyrau?
The most direct connections are through Batumi (BUS), Aktau (SCO) and Baku (GYD). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example FlyArystan through Aktau.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.