---
iata: GUW
name: Atyrau International Airport
city: Atyrau
country: Kazakhstan
lastUpdated: '2026-09-26'
officialWebsite: 'https://guw.aero/eng/homepage'
sources:
  - 'https://guw.aero/eng/homepage'
  - 'https://www.guw.aero/eng/departure'
  - 'https://flyteam.jp/en/airport/atyrau-airport/timetable/departure'
quickFacts:
  - IATA GUW / ICAO UATG
  - 'GPS 47.12194, 51.82139'
  - Official site lists CIP service and private VIP lounge
  - No published MCT/security minutes
bentoTips:
  - label: Schedules
    title: Check live carrier status
    detail: Do not infer a fixed schedule from a static route list.
    summary: >-
      The official departure page is currently marked coming soon; verify with
      the airline or live board.
    category: timing
  - label: Comfort
    title: Confirm CIP and VIP access
    detail: Confirm eligibility and booking directly with the airport.
    summary: >-
      CIP and VIP service are advertised but access rules and hours are not
      published.
    category: terminal
  - label: Retail
    title: Treat duty free as a listed service
    detail: Bring a backup plan for food.
    summary: Duty free is listed; detailed food options and prices are not sourced.
    category: food
  - label: Status
    title: Verify the operating day
    detail: The airport departure page is not populated.
    summary: Check the carrier before leaving for the airport.
    category: status
lounges:
  - name: VIP Lounge
    summary: >-
      The airport lists a private VIP lounge; access, hours and price must be
      confirmed.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: Main terminal
waterOptions: []
airportistScore: 6.1
slug: guw
region: Asia
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# Atyrau International Airport (GUW)
Atyrau, Kazakhstan · Asia
Atyrau scheduled domestic and international gateway with official CIP and VIP lounge services listed.
## Airportist Score

**6.1 / 10**
Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge).
- Ease of use (25%): 6.2 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
- Comfort & amenities (20%): 6.0 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
- Food & retail (15%): 5.8 — Food and retail quality and variety.
- Ground access (15%): 5.8 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
- Reliability (15%): 7.0 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
- Lounges (10%): 6.0 — Worth-it density and access quality.

## At a glance

- Passengers: undefined
- Terminals: Passenger terminal
- Typical security: undefined min
- On-time: undefined%
- Disruption: normal

## Best for

- Air Astana, FlyArystan and SCAT connections
- International travelers needing CIP or VIP handling
- Atyrau business travel

## Watch out for

- Official departure page currently says coming soon
- No published MCT, security wait or lounge hours

## More intel

- [Lounge directory](/airports/guw/lounges.md) (free)
- [Getting there](/airports/guw/getting-there.md) (free)
- [Amenities](/airports/guw/amenities.md) (free)
- [Traveler tips](/airports/guw/tips.md) (free)
- [Water](/airports/guw/water.md) (free)
- [Full guide](/airports/guw/guide.md) (free)
- [Disruptions](/airports/guw/disruptions.md) (free)
- [Reviews](/airports/guw/reviews.md) (free)