Travelling from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Around 8 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Phuket Airport.
Phuket's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Phuket two hours ahead of Astana.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your NQZ to HKT flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Jetting into Phuket (and then discovering more of Thailand!) is easy with FlyArystan. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Phuket Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is FlyArystan.
How to find the cheapest flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to Phuket Airport (HKT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Phuket Airport flight is Rs76,659. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs156,225. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book two months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from NQZ to HKT.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Phuket Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
To reach Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport from central Astana, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Phuket Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to NQZ:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
Consider booking a hotel near HKT if you're catching a late Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Phuket Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Phuket Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Chic Car Rent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Phuket and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Phuket Airport about three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Phuket Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Phuket. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
January is the most popular month for flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Phuket Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Phuket in March.
The warmest month in Phuket is March, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Phuket Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NQZ to HKT in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Thailand
You've checked off Phuket, now it's time to discover more of what Thailand has to offer. Around 177 kilometres north-east, Surat Thani is a must-see city that features top attractions like Ang Thong National Marine Park.
Thinking about other great places to go in Thailand? Set off 177 kilometres east of Phuket to Nakhon Si Thammarat. Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park is a highlight in the area.
