Travelling from Samarkand Airport (SKD) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ): what you need to know
Samarkand and Astana are in the UTC+5 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your SKD to NQZ flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Samarkand Airport (SKD) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
At the moment, Rs22,879 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Samarkand Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs96,719. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SKD to NQZ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Samarkand Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SKD to NQZ.
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Handy information about Samarkand Airport (SKD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Samarkand Airport, 66.25% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Samarkand to Samarkand Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near SKD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Samarkand Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
Reserve a hotel close to NQZ if you're on a late Samarkand Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Venture beyond Astana and check out places that don't always get the spotlight with your own set of wheels. You can grab an Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport rental car from Avis.
To lock in the best rate, reserve your ride from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices typically increase closer to your day of departure.
Getting from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to central Astana
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Astana. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
The quietest month for a flight from Samarkand Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is June, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Astana based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Samarkand Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Astana, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -22ºC and -7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SKD to NQZ sometime then if you want to travel in 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, popular attractions include Cathedral of the Annunciation, Chapel of St. Nicholas and Mosquée Mashkur Jusup.
If there's time to check out another side of Kazakhstan, head for Temirtau, roughly 161 kilometres south-east of Astana. Temirtau stele, Zimniy Sad and Tets Pvs are key reasons to visit.
