How to find cheap flights to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)
Right now, $658 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to NQZ for $1,190.
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Don't put things off until the last moment. You're more likely to secure the lowest price on tickets to Astana, where Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is located, if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' during your search to increase your chances of finding cheap flights to Astana. This will give you more choices for where you take off and land, as well as different prices.
If you aren't in a hurry to get to Astana, consider taking a scenic route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport by booking a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Astana
The cheapest month to board a flight to Astana is usually May.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to NQZ, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
If you want to experience Astana at its busiest, book your flights to NQZ for January. Holidaying during peak periods generally means more things to do than at other times.
December is the least busy time of year to travel if you want a more relaxed vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Astana then.
Check the weather before you head off. July is the warmest time of year in Astana, with averages of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Ranging from -23ºC (-9ºF) to -7ºC (19ºF), January is when temperatures are lowest.
Want to avoid grey skies? September is the driest month in Astana, averaging three days of rain.
It's rainiest during March, which gets around eight days of wet weather.
Flying to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ): What you need to know
Fly to Astana without any layovers. These are some of the top airlines that offer direct flights to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport:
NQZ is located in the UTC+5 timezone.
Be tucked up in bed not long after your flight to NQZ. Choose one of these stays near Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
Getting to central Astana from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)
The distance from NQZ to central Astana is about 19 kilometres.
You'll reach the centre in around 25 minutes if you're catching a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to NQZ.
Expect the ride to take roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
If you'd love to stay close to all the action in Astana, unpack your bags at one of these top options:
Astana highlights
Put these leading attractions on your must-see list after hopping off your flight to Astana:
Baiterek: The perfect spot to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is around 5 kilometres south of the city centre.
Korean Garden: Here's where you can ease into a slower rhythm when exploring Astana. This park is roughly 3 kilometres south of the centre.
Triumphal Arch Mangilik El: Need another good reason to visit Astana? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is about 5 kilometres southwest of the city centre.
How to get to Shortandy from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)
The nearby city of Shortandy is about 105 kilometres from NQZ. Heading into the centre by ride-share or taxi should take around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Travelling from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Zholymbet
Zholymbet is about 80 kilometres from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport if you're going in that direction.
It'll take you 1 hour 50 minutes or so to drive to Zholymbet.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Kokshetau might just become one of your favourite stops in Kazakhstan. You'll find it roughly 290 kilometres northwest of Astana. Museum of Literature and Art, "Ogni Kokshetau" observation deck and Akmola Regional Museum of History and Local Lore stand out as highlights.