Travelling from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to New York: what you need to know
The timezone in New York is UTC-5. The city is ten hours behind Astana, where Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is located.
For a relaxed start to your NQZ to New York flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Astana, NQZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to New York? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near NQZ:
How to find the cheapest flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to New York
$789 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to New York flight. A return plane ticket right now is $979. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
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Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to the centre of New York takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to New York. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JFK instead:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from NQZ to New York.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Central New York is about 24 kilometres from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). After your flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to New York has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 35 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour on public transport.
After stepping off your NQZ to New York flight, unwind at a hotel near EWR. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Call dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from EWR three weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Newark Liberty International Airport is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is around 13 kilometres from central New York. It'll take you about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car once you've stepped off your flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to New York.
Public transport can take you there in roughly 55 minutes.
If you don't want to make the journey to the centre, head for a hotel close to LGA. Make yourself comfortable at one of these stays after your NQZ to New York flight:
If you're looking for a specific model or make, lock in your ride from LGA around two weeks ahead of your flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to New York. This gives you a better chance of getting your preferred car, along with a better deal.
New York LaGuardia Airport's official address is Hangar 7 Centre.
Best time to go to New York
July is the busiest month for flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to New York. To steer clear of the crowds, head to New York in December.
The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to New York plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from NQZ to New York around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about New York
After booking your flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to New York, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring New York:
Statue of Liberty and Central Park are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your New York to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Explore more of the United States
You've done New York, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey around 129 kilometres southwest to Philadelphia to tick off its leading attractions. From Independence Hall to Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in the United States, head for Boston, about 306 kilometres northeast of New York. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum are among the biggest draws.