Atyrau International Airport
GUW / UATG
Atyrau International Airport is the primary civil airport serving Atyrau in western Kazakhstan. It is a regional airport with a single passenger terminal that handles domestic flights and a number of international services linked to the oil and energy sector.
Getting to and From Atyrau International Airport #
Ground transport primarily consists of taxis and private transfers between the airport and the city; local buses may run on limited schedules. Travel time into central Atyrau is typically short (often under 20-30 minutes) but depends on local traffic.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Atyrau International Airport #
Passenger amenities are basic but functional: check‑in and baggage services, small cafés and shops, ATMs and car hire desks. Business‑traveller services are available to support sector needs; extensive retail and dining options are found in town.
Tips for Atyrau International Airport #
- Taxis and private cars are the main arrival options - confirm whether fares are metered or fixed before starting a journey.
- If travelling for business, check whether airlines operate direct services on your date as frequencies can be limited.
Weather & Climate near Atyrau International Airport #
Atyrau International Airport's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -12°C to 33°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -12° - -4° | -15° | 11 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -12° - -3° | -14° | 10 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 5.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| March | Acceptable | -5° - 5° | -5° | 11 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 5.0 m/s | 0.5 low | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 6° - 18° | 12° | 12 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 4.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Excellent | 12° - 25° | 19° | 16 mm | partly cloudy | 56% | 4.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.9h |
| June | Ideal | 18° - 31° | 24° | 16 mm | partly cloudy | 46% | 4.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Ideal | 20° - 33° | 27° | 14 mm | partly cloudy | 43% | 3.7 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Ideal | 17° - 31° | 24° | 13 mm | some cloud | 43% | 3.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.1h |
| September | Ideal | 11° - 24° | 18° | 8 mm | partly cloudy | 52% | 3.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Very Good | 3° - 14° | 6° | 13 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 4.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Acceptable | -3° - 5° | -3° | 15 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -8° - -1° | -10° | 12 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
