Atyrau (GUW)
CLIMATE
Climate in Atyrau is sharp continental, very hot in summer (+40 - 42) and cold in winter (-20 -25). Relative humidity in summer not more than 37% and in winter 80-84%. Atyrau is known for its strong winds and duststorms. It has arid climate.
AIRPORT
Airport is not far from the town - 5 km, it's about 15 minutes drive from the city. You can reach airport only by taxi, no public transport. It cost around 600-800 Tenge to get to/from the airport (approximate).
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
Kazakh Tenge (KZT)
Notes: 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000
Coins: 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100
BUSINESS HOURS
Government: 0900 to 1800 from Monday to Friday
Banks: 0900 to 1600 from Monday to Friday
Shops: 0900 to 1900 from Monday to Sunday
LANGUAGE
Kazakh, Russian
TRANSPORTATION
Buses operate from 0700 till 2100, taxi operate 24 hrs:
Taxi service: Voyazh – 052 ;
Bipek Avto- 158000 ;
Ritm- 055;
Centre – 082;
Guryev- 326868;
POINTS OF INTEREST
Atyrau is famous as an Oil Capital of Kazakhstan. Oil, gas, mineral resources, fishery are main industries in Atyrau. Atyrau region is rich for mineral resources, especially hydrocarbon material. Atyrau region has a unique Tengiz oil field, the development of which started in 90-s years. Ural River divides Atyrau into two parts: Europe and Asia. Atyrau has the longest footbridge which is mentioned in Guinness' Records Book.
WEBSITE
Not official cite: www.atyrau-city.kz
