Travelling from Beijing to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Beijing. Check out your options leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX) when reserving your flight from Beijing to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ).
The average duration of a direct Beijing to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight is 5 hours 50 minutes.
Astana is three hours behind Beijing. Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is located in Astana, which is in the UTC+5 timezone.
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) is the busiest route, with 2 direct services every week. You can get from PEK to NQZ on Air Astana's 11pm departure.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Beijing to NQZ. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Nonstop flights from Beijing to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) can be booked from here.
You can get away on a direct flight from Beijing to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport with Air Astana. This top carrier operates services from PEK.
Most travellers choose to fly with Air Astana from PEK to NQZ.
The distance from central Beijing to PEK is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching an early flight from Beijing to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Beijing Capital International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Beijing Capital International Airport, 79.67% land on schedule at their destination.
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
PKX is approximately 56 kilometres from central Beijing. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Beijing to NQZ flight? Kick back in a hotel near Daxing International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
Flights from Daxing International Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 88.83% of them landing within the expected time frame.
About Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Beijing to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near NQZ:
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
Rs74,479 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. A return flight starts at Rs121,675. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Beijing to NQZ, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
Visit Astana during peak season if you prefer more things going on, but keep in mind prices are usually higher. Otherwise, book your flight from Beijing to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) in the off-season for a quieter (and cheaper) experience.
When booking your Beijing to NQZ flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Astana, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 30ºC.
January has temperatures of between -22ºC and -7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Beijing to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Astana
Once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Astana:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Astana when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at The Baiterek Tower followed by Palace of Peace and Reconciliation and EXPO 2017.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've visited Astana, now it's time to explore other parts of Kazakhstan. Travel around 153 kilometres south-east to Temirtau to check off its top sights. From City Park of Culture and Leisure to Museum of the First President and Gorodskoy Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 290 kilometres north-west of Astana, Kokshetau is another favourite stop in Kazakhstan. Start your sightseeing at Museum of Literature and Art, Vysota and Naberezhnaya Olzhasa.
