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Aktobe, Kazakhstan

Aktobe is a major city in western Kazakhstan, located on the river Ilek. It serves as the administrative center of the Aktobe Region and is an important cultural, economic, and industrial hub.

Type CityPopulation 560,820

Why go

  • City in Aktobe Region, Kazakhstan.
  • Served by Hazrat Sultan International Airport (HSA).

History

Aktobe is a major city in western Kazakhstan, located on the river Ilek. It serves as the administrative center of the Aktobe Region and is an important cultural, economic, and industrial hub. As of 2023, the city had a population of 560,820, making it the fourth-largest city in Kazakhstan, and the largest in the western part of the country. It covers an expansive area of approximately 428.469 km2 and is strategically located to serve as a regional center for trade and commerce.

Where to stay

Туркестан 160, Turkistan 161204, Kazakhstan · turan-hotel.kz
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Ulitsa Kozhanova 32, Turkistan, Kazakhstan · zam-zamhotel.tilda.ws
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864M+2RX, Проспект Б. Саттарханова, Turkistan, Kazakhstan · karavansaray.com
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9925+X5V, Aktobe, Kazakhstan · instagram.com
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77WM+HH3, Turkistan, Kazakhstan · sites.google.com
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е, Sankibay Batyr Ave 171, Aktobe, Kazakhstan
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2, Г.Туркестан ул.Кентауская трасса, Turkistan, Kazakhstan
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Abulkhair-Khan Ave 44, Aktobe 030019, Kazakhstan · hotel-aktobe.kz
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улица Жолбарысхан 6A, Turkistan 161200, Kazakhstan · hilton.com
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ул. Бекзата Саттарханова 25, Turkistan 161200, Kazakhstan · rixos.com
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Кунаева 9А, Kazakhstan · instagram.com
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Ulitsa Torekulova 60, Turkistan 161200, Kazakhstan
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76J7+RJM, Aktobe, Kazakhstan
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улица Алькожа Ата 11/1, Turkistan, Kazakhstan
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улица Астана 40/1, Турар Рыскулов, Kazakhstan
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улица Койлык 36а, Turkistan 161200, Kazakhstan
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Tauke Khan Ave 371, Turkistan 161200, Kazakhstan
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Bayburt St 3, Turkistan 160200, Kazakhstan
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Б.Саттарханова 25/А Б.Саттарханова 25/А Туркестан, Шымкент 161200, Kazakhstan
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Университет, Turkistan, Kazakhstan
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74VX+844, Zhubanov Brothers St 276 А, Aktobe 030012, Kazakhstan
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г. Туркестан, ул. Казыбек би угол 125, Turkistan 161200, Kazakhstan
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Проспект Б. Саттарханова 55, Turkistan, Kazakhstan
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Проспект Б. Саттарханова 41А, Turkistan 161200, Kazakhstan
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Батырбекова 4/3, Turkistan 161200, Kazakhstan
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Проспект Б. Саттарханова 3, Turkistan 161200, Kazakhstan
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Кентауская трасса 143б, Turkistan 161205, Kazakhstan
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78J9+FX8, Turkistan, Kazakhstan
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872G+3P3, Turkistan, Kazakhstan
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8739+7HM, Turkistan, Kazakhstan
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863M+JM3, Turkistan, Kazakhstan
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Кожанов көшесі, Turkistan, Kazakhstan
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Кожанова 27, Turkistan 161200, Kazakhstan
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76P7+FPQ, Turkistan, Kazakhstan
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77JX+P27, Turkistan, Kazakhstan
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Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Doner, Hot Dog, Pizza, Shawarma, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 · 1 улица Тауелсиздиктин 10 жылдыгы, Туркестан
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Kebab, International, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · улица С.Кожанов, Туркестан
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самса, Cafe · самса cafe · instagram.com
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Local, Cafe · Local cafe · Тәуке хан даңғылы, Туркестан
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Breakfast, Chicken, Hot Dog, International, Kebab, Pizza, Regional, Russian, Turkish, Cafe · Breakfast/Chicken cafe · б/н улица Айтеке би, Туркестан
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Cafe · cafe · Туркестан
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Fast Food · fast food
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Restaurant · restaurant · Батырбекова 2 переулок, Туркестан
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Burger, Cafe · Burger cafe · улица С.Кожанов, Туркестан
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Cafe · cafe
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Fast Food · fast food · проспект Бекзат Саттарханов, Туркестан
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Restaurant · restaurant · 3 М.Тынышкулов улица
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Cafe · cafe · улица Казыбек би, Туркестан
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Fast Food · fast food · проспект Бекзат Саттарханов, Туркестан
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Restaurant · restaurant · 41 проспект Жибек Жолы
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Cafe · cafe · улица Толе би, Туркестан
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Restaurant · restaurant · Туркестан
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Cafe · cafe · Тәуке хан даңғылы, Туркестан
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Restaurant · restaurant · проспект Бекзат Саттарханов, Туркестан
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Cafe · cafe · улица Кызыл-Орда тас жолы, Туркестан
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Restaurant · restaurant · улица Бекзат Саттарханова, Туркестан
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Cafe · cafe · улица С.Ерубаев, Туркестан
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Restaurant · restaurant · улица Т.Байтерекулы, Туркестан
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Cafe · cafe · улица А.Усенов, Туркестан
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Restaurant · restaurant · 1 микрорайон, Туркестан
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Cafe · cafe · улица С.Кожанов, Туркестан
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Restaurant · restaurant · 39 улица Шалкииз, Туркестан
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Cafe · cafe · улица Тауелсиздиктин 10 жылдыгы, Туркестан
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Restaurant · restaurant · 154 улица Ата Турк, Туркестан
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Cafe · cafe · улица Керейхан, Туркестан
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Restaurant · restaurant · улица Бекзат Саттарханова, Туркестан
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Cafe · cafe · улица С.Кожанов, Туркестан
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Restaurant · restaurant · улица Казыбек би, Туркестан
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Cafe · cafe · Туркестан
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Restaurant · restaurant · Тәуке хан даңғылы, Туркестан
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Cafe · cafe · 1 микрорайон, Туркестан
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Restaurant · restaurant · улица Ж.Майкотулы, Туркестан
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Cafe · cafe · улица Кентауский трасса, Туркестан
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Restaurant · restaurant · улица С.Ерубаев, Туркестан
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Cafe · cafe
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Restaurant · restaurant · улица Кызыл-Орда тас жолы, Туркестан
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Cafe · cafe · 123 улица С.Ерубаев, Туркестан
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Restaurant · restaurant · улица С.Кожанов, Туркестан
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Cafe · cafe · улица Казыбек би, Туркестан
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Restaurant · restaurant · улица С.Кожанов, Туркестан
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79 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Hazrat Sultan International Airport (HSA) 17 km to the centre
Turkıstan, YUZ, KZ — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather.
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Hazrat Sultan International Airport (HSA). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Aktobe, Kazakhstan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.