Aktobe (AKX)
CLIMATE
Coolest from November to March at average temperature of -33 C. The weather in Aktobe is sub continentally. Usually the weather is very windy, almost every day. Warmest from June to September at average temperature of +30c. Wettest from October to November.
AIRPORT
Aktobe airport is located 10km from downtown.
Airport Tax : KZT 763 for First class, Business Class and Economy one
Transport to City and Charges: Taxis KZT 1000-1200 (approximate)
Bus KZT 35
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
For foreign citizens need passport with valid visa. You can get useful visa information in Kazakhstan visa requirements section and information about Kazakhstan Diplomatic Mission abroad and Foreign Missions in Kazakhstan. As an aid to passengers, we have provided useful visa information under a section called “Travel Information/Kazakhstan Visa Requirements”. For more detailed information on visa requirement please refer to the local immigration authorities direct or through your travel agent.
CURRENCY
Kazakhstan Tenge (KZT)
Notes: 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000
Coins: 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100
BUSINESS HOURS
Government: 0900 to 1800 Monday to Friday
Bank: 0900 to 1800 Monday to Friday
Shops: 1000 to 1900 all week
LANGUAGE
Kazakh and Russian
UTILITIES
220 volts, 50 Hertz
TRANSPORTATION
Public buses and taxi
POINTS OF INTEREST
In Aktobe are two orthodox churches, Muslims mosques. You can visit Aktobe museum, Museum of Aliya Moldagulova, Aktobe theatre, if you take care about you health visit the biggest fitness-club “Koktas Fitness”. There are two reservoirs: Aktobe reservoir and Kargaly reservoir with beaches and small cafes. At the Aktobe entertainments presents like night-clubs, restaurants, cafes, billiard-clubs, bowling and cinemas.
