Travelling from Milan to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Milan to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) begins with finding the best airport to jet off from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are the main departure points in Milan.
Astana is four hours ahead of Milan. Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is located in Astana, which is in the UTC+5 timezone.
Your flight from Milan to NQZ won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Milan, MXP can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Milan to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Milano Malpensa Airport:
68.23% of flights leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
On public transport, you can travel from central Milan to BGY in around 2 hours 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 64 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Orio al Serio International Airport the day before your Milan to NQZ flight:
67.49% of flights departing Orio al Serio International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
LIN is around 11 kilometres from central Milan. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 30 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Milano Linate Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Milan to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of LIN is 79.56%. In other words, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
Reserve a hotel close to NQZ if you're catching a late flight from Milan to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
Rs40,537 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Milan to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. Return flights start from Rs93,685. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Milan to NQZ, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
Know what you want from your trip before deciding when to book your flight from Milan to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ). Astana buzzes during peak season, but flight and hotel prices are generally higher and attractions can be crowded. Plan your trip in a low season if you want a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Astana is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 30ºC. Book your Milan to NQZ flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between -22ºC and -7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Milan to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Astana
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Astana right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Milan to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Astana when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at The Baiterek Tower followed by Palace of Peace and Reconciliation and EXPO 2017.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Temirtau is just one of the many places in Kazakhstan waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Astana. Around 153 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include City Park of Culture and Leisure, Museum of the First President and Gorodskoy Park.
If you want to check out another major stop in Kazakhstan, head for Kokshetau, about 290 kilometres north-west of Astana. Museum of Literature and Art, Vysota and Naberezhnaya Olzhasa are among its highlights.