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Things to see in Aktobe (Kazakhstan): 20 places and when to go
Aktobe is a city in Kazakhstan with around 262,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly History (14), Temples (3), With kids (2). The best known are Nur Ghasyr mosque, St. Nicholas Cathedral and Nurdaulet mosque. The best time to come is May to June and September to October; also possible: April, July to August and November. In June there are 16 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 50. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Kazakhstan · 50.28, 57.17
- Population
- About 262,000
- Places
- 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (14) · Temples (3) · With kids (2) · Stargazing (1) · Hot springs (1)
- Best time
- May to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- April, July to August and November.
- Nearest airport
- SCO Aktau, 850 km as the crow flies
What to see in Aktobe
The places in and around Aktobe, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Nur Ghasyr mosqueMosque in Aktobe, Kazakhstan1.4 km
- St. Nicholas CathedralCathedral in Aktobe, Kazakhstan1.8 km
- Nurdaulet mosqueTemples2.1 km
- Aero L-29 Delfín1959 trainer aircraft family by Aero1.6 km
- Aero L-39 AlbatrosTrainer aircraft family by Aero1.6 km
- Aktobe Regional PlanetariumPlanetarium3.9 km
- Antonov An-121957 airlifter family1.7 km
- Antonov An-26Soviet transport aircraft1.7 km
- Ilyushin Il-281948 bomber aircraft family1.6 km
- LuxorHot spring bath1.7 km
- Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21Soviet fighter aircraft1.6 km
- Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23Soviet multi-role combat aircraft family1.6 km
- Mikoyan MiG-27Attack aircraft model by Mikoyan1.6 km
- Mil Mi-61957 transport helicopter family by Mil1.6 km
- Mil Mi-8Family of Soviet transport helicopters1.6 km
- Sukhoi Su-17Attack aircraft family by Sukhoi1.6 km
- Sukhoi Su-24Attack aircraft family by Sukhoi1.6 km
- Sukhoi Su-25Russian (Soviet) attack aircraft1.6 km
- Tree of LifeWith kids1.6 km
- Yakovlev Yak-50Soviet aerobatic plane1.5 km
When to go to Aktobe
The best time to visit Aktobe is May to June and September to October; also possible: April, July to August and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:17
- FebBetter not9:48
- MarBetter not11:33
- AprPossible13:32
- MayBest time15:13
- JunBest time16:10
- JulPossible15:47
- AugPossible14:17
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:26
- NovPossible8:42
- DecBetter not7:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 50. In May, 20 of the 20 places are at their best.
When to go to Kazakhstan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Aktobe
The nearest main airport is Aktau International Airport (SCO, Aktau), 850 km as the crow flies. How to get around Kazakhstan (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Oral, Kazakhstan7 places425 km
- Astana9 places1,010 km
- Karaganda6 places1,140 km
- Almaty157 places1,692 km
- Esik36 places1,725 km
And all of Kazakhstan, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Aktobe?
The best known: Nur Ghasyr mosque, St. Nicholas Cathedral, Nurdaulet mosque. In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Aktobe?
May to June and September to October; also possible: April, July to August and November. In June there are 16 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 50.
How do you get to Aktobe?
The nearest main airport is Aktau International Airport (SCO), 850 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Aktobe as the destination and these 20 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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