Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 55 minutes.
Astana's timezone is UTC+5, making Astana four hours ahead of Frankfurt.
Flights from FRA to NQZ start at 12:00 — the earliest with Lufthansa. The last service of the day is at 18:55 with Air Astana. Overall, there are seven weekly Frankfurt am Main Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your FRA to NQZ flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Flying into Astana (and then discovering more of Kazakhstan!) is a breeze with FlyArystan. This popular airline has direct flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is FlyArystan.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
At the moment, Rs49,898 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt am Main Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs89,943. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from FRA to NQZ, reserve your journey six months before your departure.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Of all flights departing from Frankfurt am Main Airport, 74% arrive on time at their destination.
Frankfurt am Main Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near FRA:
Arriving at Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Frankfurt am Main Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near NQZ instead:
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To secure the best deal, book your ride from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport several weeks in advance. Prices typically increase as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to central Astana
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to central Astana has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Astana. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Astana is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -23ºC and -7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from FRA to NQZ sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Pavlodar is just one of the many cities in Kazakhstan waiting to be explored once you've seen Astana. Around 402 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Pavlodar, Naberezhnaya Irtysha, Naberezhnaya (Embankment) and Aqmeshit Mosque.
Head 161 kilometres south-east from Astana and you'll find yourself in Temirtau, another favourite stop in Kazakhstan. Be sure to check out Museum of the First President and Gorodskoy Muzey.



