Flying from Beijing to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll leave from in Beijing. Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Beijing to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) jetting off from here.
The average duration of a direct Beijing to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport flight is 5 hours 55 minutes.
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is located in Astana. The city runs on the UTC+5 timezone and is three hours behind Beijing.
Choose from 3 direct flights every week between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ). This is the most popular route, with Air Astana offering a 11pm departure from PEK to NQZ.
To ensure you catch your flight from Beijing to NQZ, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like June or other peak periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
You can hop on a direct flight from Beijing to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) out of Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
When jetting out of PEK, you can catch a direct flight from Beijing to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport with Air Astana.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between PEK and NQZ is Air Astana.
Travelling from central Beijing to PEK takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Beijing Capital International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Beijing to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Beijing Capital International Airport has a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from PEK arrive on schedule 80% of the time.
The address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
PKX is around 48 kilometres from central Beijing. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Beijing to NQZ flight? Kick back in a hotel near Beijing Daxing International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Beijing Daxing International Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 89% of flights leaving here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)
Consider booking a hotel close to NQZ if you have a late flight from Beijing to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to central Astana
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Astana. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)
Rs72,219 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport. A return flight starts at Rs125,957. These prices can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Beijing to NQZ, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Astana. October is when most people book flights from Beijing to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Astana is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 30ºC. Book your Beijing to NQZ plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between -22ºC and -7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Beijing to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Astana
Start your Astana trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Beijing to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Astana when you're ready to sightsee. Head straight for Baiterek followed by Palace of Peace and Reconciliation and EXPO 2017.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Astana has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan waiting to be explored. Around 153 kilometres southeast of Astana, a trip to Temirtau will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Museum of the First President, Gorodskoy Park and Temirtau - Old City.
Kokshetau is another must-experience destination in Kazakhstan and is around 290 kilometres northwest of Astana. No journey is complete without experiencing Museum of Literature and Art, Vysota and Naberezhnaya Olzhasa.
