How to find cheap flights to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is £132. A round-trip plane ticket to NQZ right now is £293.
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Book sooner rather than later. You might even be able to pick up some awesome early bird deals on tickets to Astana, where Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is located.
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Best time to go to Astana
May is usually the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Astana.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to NQZ that fits your schedule and budget.
Check the weather conditions before you head off. July brings the warmest days in Astana, with averages of between 13ºC and 30ºC.
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around -22ºC to -7ºC.
With four days of rain on average, September is the driest month in Astana.
The wettest time of year is March. Plan your trip then and you can expect to get around eight days of rainfall.
Travelling to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ): What you need to know
Get to Astana without any stops. These are some of the leading airlines that offer direct flights to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport:
You'll be touching down in the UTC+5 timezone at NQZ.
Be tucked up in bed not long after your flight to NQZ. Choose one of these stays near Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:
Travel beyond Astana and check out places many visitors overlook with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a car hire in NQZ from Avis.
Getting to central Astana from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
NQZ is located about 18 kms (11 miles) from central Astana.
Once you've touched down from your flight to NQZ, driving to the centre will take around 40 minutes.
If you'd love to stay near the action in Astana, drop your bags at one of these comfy options:
Astana highlights
These top attractions should feature on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Astana:
The Baiterek Tower: Located around 3 kms (2 miles) south of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect spot to start your sightseeing around the city.
Korean Garden: You'll discover this park roughly 3 kms (2 miles) south-east of the centre. It offers a nice change of pace while exploring Astana.
EXPO 2017: Need one more reason to visit Astana? This landmark brings in the crowds and is about 8 kms (5 miles) south of the city centre.
How to get to Shortandy from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
The nearby city of Shortandy is about 105 kms (65 miles) from NQZ. Heading into the centre by cab or ride-share takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Travelling from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to Kuygenzhar
Kuygenzhar is around 19 kms (12 miles) from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport if you're going in that direction.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
In the mood to keep exploring? Temirtau will add something special to your trip to Kazakhstan. It's about 153 kms (95 miles) south-east of Astana and features City Park of Culture and Leisure, Museum of the First President and Gorodskoy Park.
Another city in Kazakhstan that earns its place on your itinerary is Kokshetau. From Astana, it's around 290 kms (180 miles) north-west and offers highlights like Museum of Literature and Art and Vysota. Find time for Naberezhnaya Olzhasa too.
Roughly 274 kms (170 miles) east of Astana, Ekibastuz is worth a detour. Top reasons to go include Museum of Local History, PANDORA and City Cultural Centre Oner.