Istanbul (IST) to Aktau (SCO) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Aktau (SCO): FlyArystan. The two airports are 1,148 miles (1,847 km) apart. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Batumi, Tbilisi and Yerevan and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from IST to SCO
- FSFlyArystanNot in an alliance
IST to SCO with one stop
6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Batumi (BUS)Turkish Airlines, then FlyArystan
FS - Via Tbilisi (TBS)Turkish Airlines, then SCAT AirlinesDV
- Via Yerevan (EVN)Turkish Airlines, then SCAT Airlines and FlyArystanDVFS
- Via Baku (GYD)Azerbaijan Airlines the whole wayJ2
J2FS - Via Atyrau (GUW)Air Astana, then FlyArystan
FS - Via Moscow (SVO)Aeroflot the whole way
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IST to SCO: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from IST to SCO?
FlyArystan flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Aktau (SCO).
How far is Istanbul from Aktau by plane?
Istanbul (IST) and Aktau (SCO) are 1,148 miles (1,847 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does IST to SCO 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 SCO with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Istanbul and Aktau?
The most direct connections are through Batumi (BUS), Tbilisi (TBS), Yerevan (EVN), Baku (GYD) and Atyrau (GUW). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Azerbaijan Airlines through Baku.
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.