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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $522. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Astana.$446 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb, returning Wed, 17 Feb.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $446, select.

Astana.$447 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Mar, returning Sat, 27 Mar.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev on Sat, 27 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $447, select.

Astana.$459 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $459, select.

Astana.$461 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $461, select.

Astana.$467 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $467, select.

Astana.$468 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $468, select.

Astana.$472 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Thu, 26 Nov.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $472, select.

Astana.$474 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $474, select.

Astana.$477 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $477, select.

Astana.$494 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Jun, returning Sat, 20 Jun.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $494, select.

Astana.$495 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $495, select.

Astana.$508 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul, returning Wed, 5 Aug.Return flight with AJet and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $508, select.

Astana.$511 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Jul, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $511, select.

Astana.$513 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $513, select.

Astana.$515 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $515, select.

Astana.$522 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Jul, returning Sun, 12 Jul.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From $522, select.

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Istanbul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev: Alternative routes

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Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev

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Istanbul to Astana: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$446
Cheapest month to fly	February
Average flight time	4 hrs, 57 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	39

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

How much are return flights from Istanbul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev?

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev is $446. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Istanbul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev?

4 hours and 57 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev.

Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev?

Turkish Airlines, Air Astana and Pegasus Airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev.

How many flights are there a week from Istanbul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev?

As of June 2026, there are 39 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev is usually February.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport on Tuesday, 9 February 2027.

Can I get a direct flight from Istanbul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 57 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev?

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When is the best time to book flights to Astana?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev is Pegasus Airlines .

Flying from Istanbul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ): What you need to know

Get your trip planning started by working out where you'll catch your flight from Istanbul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ). Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the main airports in Istanbul.
The average length of a direct Istanbul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport flight is 5 hours.
Astana is two hours ahead of Istanbul. Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is located in Astana, which follows the UTC+5 timezone.
Istanbul Airport (IST) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) is the most popular route. There are 17 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with Air Astana at 11:10pm. Choose the first IST to NQZ departure with Turkish Airlines at 12:35am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Istanbul to NQZ. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like August or other busy periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

You can take a direct flight from Istanbul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST).
You can get away on a direct flight from Istanbul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier operates departures from IST.
Turkish Airlines sees the most traveller bookings for flights from IST to NQZ.
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Istanbul Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

Looking to fly out of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? Direct Istanbul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) plane tickets are available from here.
Board your direct flight from Istanbul to NQZ with Pegasus. This is one of the leading carriers flying this route out of SAW.
Pegasus Airlines takes the lead in bookings on the SAW to NQZ route.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to NQZ flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 68%.

About Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)

The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Istanbul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near NQZ instead:

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

Central Astana is around 19 kilometres from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes around 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)

At the moment, $219 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $446. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Istanbul to NQZ if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Affordable Istanbul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)

Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. December is the quietest month to visit Astana. January is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Astana is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Istanbul to NQZ plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between -23ºC (-9ºF) and -7ºC (19ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Astana

After booking your flight from Istanbul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Astana:
Your Astana visit isn't complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions that are worth your time include Baiterek, Palace of Peace and Reconciliation and Triumphal Arch Mangilik El.

Explore more of Kazakhstan

Astana is just a small taste of what Kazakhstan offers. Extend your trip to Temirtau, which is around 153 kilometres away to the southeast. From Museum of the First President to Gorodskoy Muzey, there's plenty to discover in this must-visit city.
Around 290 kilometres northwest of Astana, Kokshetau is another essential stop in Kazakhstan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Museum of Literature and Art, "Ogni Kokshetau" observation deck and Akmola Regional Museum of History and Local Lore.