Travelling from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Aktau Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Aktau and Astana are in the same timezone, UTC+5.
Flights from SCO to NQZ start at 02:40 — the first with SCAT Airlines. The last service of the day is at 23:05 with Air Astana. In total, you can take your pick of 19 weekly Aktau Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flights.
Your SCO to NQZ flight 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.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
FlyArystan has direct flights from Aktau Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Astana — and maybe even more of Kazakhstan if you have time.
FlyArystan is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Aktau Airport (SCO) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Aktau Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight is Rs21,089. A return ticket is currently Rs39,985. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from SCO to NQZ by booking at least four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Aktau Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Aktau Airport (SCO)
When it comes to Aktau Airport's on-time performance, 67% of flights complete their journey on time.
Aktau Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Aktau. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your flight from Aktau Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport off to a hassle-free start. Only a quick drive from SCO, spend the night in Aktau Airport Hotel and be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
Reserve a hotel near NQZ if you're taking a late Aktau Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport rental car and discover corners of Astana that aren't the typical tourist stops. Check out the deals from Avis.
Book your ride from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport several weeks in advance to get the best possible rate. If you're planning to travel during peak season, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to central Astana
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Astana. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
August is the most popular month for flights from Aktau Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Astana in March.
Lock in your flight from Aktau Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport for July if you want to go to Astana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -23ºC and -7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SCO to NQZ around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Astana has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Kazakhstan just waiting to be discovered. Around 402 kilometres east of Astana, a trip to Pavlodar will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Pavlodar, Naberezhnaya Irtysha, Naberezhnaya (Embankment) and Aqmeshit Mosque.
Any journey through Kazakhstan should include a visit to Temirtau. Museum of the First President and Gorodskoy Muzey are among the highlights in this well-known destination, which is around 161 kilometres south-east of Astana.


