Flying from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Aktau International Airport (SCO): what you need to know
Aktau is 30 minutes behind Mumbai and is in the UTC+5 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BOM to SCO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Aktau International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BOM and SCO:
Almaty Airport
Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Aktau International Airport (SCO)
At the moment, £189 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Aktau International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £581. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BOM to SCO, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Aktau International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from BOM to SCO.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Aktau International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
61.63% of flights taking off from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport from central Mumbai, it takes around 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near BOM? If you've booked an early flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Aktau International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Aktau International Airport (SCO)
Once your Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Aktau International Airport flight has arrived, kick back at a hotel close by. Aktau Airport Hotel is a good option that's not too far from SCO.
Getting from Aktau International Airport (SCO) to central Aktau
Aktau International Airport to the centre of Aktau has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 17 miles away.
When to fly to Aktau International Airport (SCO)
The quietest month for a flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Aktau International Airport is February, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Aktau based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Aktau International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Aktau, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BOM to SCO in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Atyrau is just one of the many places in Kazakhstan waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Aktau. Around 240 miles away to the north, well-known attractions include Isatay and Makhambet Square, Imangali Mosque and Park Almagul.
Qulsary is another standout destination in Kazakhstan and is around 270 miles north-east of Aktau. No trip is complete without dropping by Truba Nachalo, Park Vokzal and Stolovaya Gostinitsa Biseken.
