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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Almaty to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev flights are currently cheapest in September.

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Compare routes from Almaty to Astana below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev.

Almaty to Astana: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM194
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 47 mins
Most popular airlineAir Astana
Average flights per week207

Finding cheap flights from Almaty to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Almaty to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev is RM194. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 47 minutes is the average flight time from Almaty to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev.
Air Astana, FlyArystan and World Ticket Ltd fly direct from Almaty to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev.
As of April 2025, there are 203 flights per week flying from Almaty to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev.
The cheapest month to fly from Almaty to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Almaty Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport on Thursday, 18 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 47 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Astana is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, FlyArystan offers the cheapest flight tickets to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev.

Travelling from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Almaty Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport.

  • Astana's timezone is UTC+5, which makes Astana one hour behind Almaty.

  • You can choose from 162 weekly Almaty Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flights. The 01:05 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest you can take. Air Astana operates the latest service of the day at 23:35.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ALA to NQZ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.

  • You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • With direct flights from Almaty Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Astana (and then other parts of Kazakhstan) is easy. You can fly nonstop with:

  • The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is SCAT Airlines.

How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)

  • RM86 is the best price for a one-way Almaty Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM194. These fares may change depending on demand.

  • Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ALA to NQZ.

  • October is the cheapest month for flights from Almaty Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

  • There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from ALA to NQZ.

  • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Almaty Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport.

Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)

  • When it comes to Almaty Airport's on-time performance, 61.23% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • Almaty Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Almaty. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Catching an early flight from Almaty Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near ALA:

Arriving at Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Almaty Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near NQZ instead:

  • Start your adventure sooner with an Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis to explore Astana and beyond.

  • To get the lowest possible price, book your vehicle from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices typically go up closer to your day of departure.

Getting from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to central Astana

  • From Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport, Astana is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.

When to fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Almaty Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is June, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Astana based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • The warmest month in Astana is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Almaty Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from ALA to NQZ in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -7ºC (19ºF) on average.

Explore more of Kazakhstan

  • You've visited Astana, now it's time to explore other corners of Kazakhstan. Journey around 402 kilometres east to Pavlodar to check off its popular sights. From Cathedral of the Annunciation to Chapel of St. Nicholas and Mosquée Mashkur Jusup, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • If you're eager to discover another corner of Kazakhstan, consider Temirtau, about 161 kilometres south-east of Astana. Temirtau stele, Zimniy Sad and Tets Pvs are among the biggest draws.

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