Flying from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 40 minutes.
Astana is one hour ahead of Abu Dhabi and follows the UTC+5 timezone.
Flights from AUH to NQZ start from 14:05 — the earliest with Wizz Air Abu Dhabi. The last departure is at 14:35 with Wizz Air Abu Dhabi. In total, there are four weekly Abu Dhabi International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your AUH to NQZ flight.
Flying during a peak month like February? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Astana (and then seeing more of Kazakhstan!) is easy with Wizz Air Abu Dhabi. This popular airline has direct flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Wizz Air Abu Dhabi.
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
Right now, $109 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $237. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from AUH to NQZ, book your journey seven months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
78.54% of flights taking off from Abu Dhabi International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Abu Dhabi to Abu Dhabi International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
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Arriving at Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
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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 drive to the centre.
When to fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Astana in June.
The warmest month in Astana is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AUH to NQZ in January. Average temperatures are between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -7ºC (19ºF) then.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Astana is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan waiting to be discovered. About 402 kilometres east of Astana, a visit to Pavlodar will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Cathedral of the Annunciation, Chapel of St. Nicholas and Mosquée Mashkur Jusup.
Temirtau is another essential stop in Kazakhstan and is around 161 kilometres south-east of Astana. No journey is complete without a visit to Temirtau stele, Zimniy Sad and Tets Pvs.