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.
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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.