Flying 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.
Almaty and Astana are in the same timezone, UTC+5.
Flights from ALA to NQZ start at 00:45 — the first with Lufthansa. The last departure is at 23:55 with Qazaq Air. Overall, there are 164 weekly Almaty Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flights.
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 avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Almaty Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Astana adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see part of Kazakhstan:
Most passengers choose to fly with FlyArystan on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Almaty Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight is Rs13,859. A return ticket right now is Rs30,903. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from ALA to NQZ, book your trip five months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Almaty Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
When it comes to Almaty Airport's on-time performance, 71% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Almaty Airport from central Almaty, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Almaty Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to ALA:
Arriving at Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Almaty Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near NQZ instead:
Go beyond Astana and explore places that don't make every travel guide with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport rental car from Avis.
To secure the best deal, book your ride from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to your departure date.
When to fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Almaty Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Astana. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Almaty Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Astana, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ALA to NQZ in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -23ºC and -7ºC on average.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Astana has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan you'll want to see. Around 402 kilometres east of Astana, a visit to Pavlodar will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Pavlodar, Naberezhnaya Irtysha, Naberezhnaya (Embankment) and Aqmeshit Mosque.
Any trip through Kazakhstan should include a visit to Temirtau. Museum of the First President and Gorodskoy Muzey are among the highlights in this destination, which is around 161 kilometres south-east of Astana.
