Flying from Dubai to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ): What you need to know
There are two main airports to jet off from in Dubai. Check out your options leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when reserving your flight from Dubai to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ).
4 hours 35 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Dubai to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight.
The timezone in Astana is UTC+5, which is one hour ahead of Dubai. Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is located in Astana.
The most popular route is from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ), with 17 direct services every week. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from DXB to NQZ is the 12:05am flydubai option. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the last departure is at 9:50pm with flydubai.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Dubai to NQZ.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's smart to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Fly without interruptions from Dubai Airport (DXB). Nonstop flights from Dubai to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) operate from here.
When jetting out of DXB, you can take a direct flight from Dubai to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport with flydubai.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between DXB and NQZ is flydubai.
Travelling from central Dubai to DXB takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai Airport, data shows 74.31% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
With public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
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Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 56.64%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that depart from this airport arrive on time.
About Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
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How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is Rs48,569. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs74,673. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Dubai to NQZ, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
Know what you want from your trip before deciding when to book your flight from Dubai to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ). Astana buzzes during peak season, but hotel and flight prices are typically higher and major attractions can be busy. Plan your trip in the off-season if you want a quieter vibe.
Book a Dubai to NQZ flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Astana to range from 13ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Dubai to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -22ºC and -7ºC.
More about Astana
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You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Astana when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Head straight for The Baiterek Tower followed by Palace of Peace and Reconciliation and EXPO 2017.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Astana is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Kazakhstan you should also see. About 153 kilometres south-east of Astana, a trip to Temirtau will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like City Park of Culture and Leisure, Museum of the First President and Gorodskoy Park.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Kazakhstan, head for Kokshetau, roughly 290 kilometres north-west of Astana. Museum of Literature and Art, Vysota and Naberezhnaya Olzhasa are key reasons to visit.
