Travelling from Chicago to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ): What you need to know
The timezone in Astana is UTC+5, which is 11 hours ahead of Chicago. Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is located in Astana.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to NQZ, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Hopping on a plane during a peak time like July? Popular seasons (like Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes around 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Chicago to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to NQZ flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is around 145 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours.
Make catching an early Chicago to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your departure gate without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down within the expected time frame. At RFD, that figure is 71%.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near NQZ:
Getting from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to central Astana
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Astana. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)
Currently, Rs135,505 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs324,242. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Chicago to NQZ. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning the timing of your trip. December is the quietest month to visit Astana. January is when most people book flights from Chicago to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Chicago to NQZ plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Astana to range from 12ºC to 30ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -23ºC and -7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Astana
Start your Astana trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Chicago to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Baiterek, Palace of Peace and Reconciliation and Triumphal Arch Mangilik El are major attractions which should feature on every Astana itinerary.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
While Astana is a great introduction to Kazakhstan, you'll find even more to discover in Temirtau. Located around 153 kilometres to the southeast, this exciting city has loads of things to see and do, including Museum of the First President and Gorodskoy Muzey.
Kokshetau is another standout destination in Kazakhstan and is around 290 kilometres northwest of Astana. No trip is complete without seeing Museum of Literature and Art, "Ogni Kokshetau" observation deck and Akmola Regional Museum of History and Local Lore.
