Atyrau to Istanbul (GUW–IST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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KC Air Astana
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Atyrau to Istanbul
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 1,208 mi 4h nonstop -2h behind 3 1-stop hubs

GUW–IST is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Astana leads the route. The flight covers 1,208 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore GUW Routes IST Routes GUW Live Flights IST Live Flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GUW–IST service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KC Air Astana 4 320 4h – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – KC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KC (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GUW to IST direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GUW to IST.
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One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
AMS ~16h 25m NQZ ~20h 30m ALA ~24h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
51
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Istanbul is 2 hours behind Atyrau.
GUW: +05 · IST: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Atyrau, it's 4:00 PM in Istanbul.
Distance & Flight Time
1,208 mi / 1,943 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m.
Getting from IST

M11 Metro to Gayrettepe takes about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart) with connections to M2 (Taksim) and M7. Runs from 5am to midnight. The metro bypasses O-7 motorway traffic, which is frequently heavy into the city.Havaist buses serve major destinations including Taksim, Kadıköy (European and Asian sides), and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (₺50–80). Taxis from arrivals are metered; insist on the meter. Journey to Sultanahmet or Taksim costs ₺400–700 depending on traffic. Rental cars available. Hotel shuttles common for business hotels near the city.

Istanbul Climate

The new airport sits 35km from central Istanbul on the European side, slightly inland and exposed to Black Sea weather systems. Winters (December–March) are cold (0–8°C) with fog, rain, and occasional snow. Snow on the exposed plateau is more likely than in the city. Ice on taxiways causes delays.

Summers are warm (25–32°C) with dry, reliable weather. Spring and fall bring heavy rain and strong northerly winds (Poyraz) that can affect smaller aircraft. Fog is the primary low-season disruption risk. The airport's elevated position makes it slightly windier than the Atatürk site it replaced.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

GUW–IST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Atyrau to Istanbul route.
Route details
Distance1,208 mi / 1,943 km
Flight time4h
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: GUW
Full nameAtyrau International Airport
IATA / ICAOGUW / UATG
TimezoneAsia/Atyrau
Elevation-72 ft / -22 m
Destination: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GUW to IST flights.
Nonstop flights from Atyrau International Airport to İstanbul Airport take approximately 4h. The route covers 1,208 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Astana.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from GUW to IST.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AMS, NQZ and ALA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Istanbul is 2 hours behind Atyrau.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GUW to IST

Atyrau International Airport (GUW) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are connected by nonstop service from Air Astana. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GUW to IST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GUW to IST ranges from 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,208 miles (1,943 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via AMS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.