Aktau (SCO) to Istanbul (IST) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Aktau (SCO) to Istanbul (IST): 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 SCO to IST
- FSFlyArystanNot in an alliance
SCO to IST with one stop
6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Batumi (BUS)FlyArystan, then Turkish AirlinesFS
- Via Tbilisi (TBS)SCAT Airlines, then Turkish AirlinesDV
- Via Yerevan (EVN)SCAT Airlines and FlyArystan, then Turkish AirlinesDVFS
- Via Baku (GYD)Azerbaijan Airlines the whole wayJ2FSJ2
- Via Atyrau (GUW)FlyArystan, then Air AstanaFS
- Via Moscow (SVO)Aeroflot the whole way
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SCO to IST: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from SCO to IST?
FlyArystan flies nonstop from Aktau (SCO) to Istanbul (IST).
How far is Aktau from Istanbul by plane?
Aktau (SCO) and Istanbul (IST) 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 SCO to IST cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SCO to IST with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Aktau and Istanbul?
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.