Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ): what you need to know
Astana's timezone is UTC+5, which makes Astana five hours ahead of Manchester.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your MAN to NQZ flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
Right now, £147 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Manchester Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £342. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from MAN to NQZ, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Manchester Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
59.39% of flights leaving from Manchester Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it takes around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MAN:
Arriving at Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Manchester Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NQZ instead:
Grab an Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport rental car and explore corners of Astana that are off the usual tourist route. Check out the deals from Avis.
To get the lowest possible price, reserve your vehicle from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to central Astana
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is roughly 11 miles from the centre of Astana. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
The quietest month for a flight from Manchester Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is June, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Astana based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Manchester Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Astana, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MAN to NQZ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -7ºC (19ºF) on average.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've done Astana, now it's time to discover other corners of Kazakhstan. Travel around 250 miles east to Pavlodar to check off its top attractions. From Cathedral of the Annunciation to Chapel of St. Nicholas and Mosquée Mashkur Jusup, your itinerary will be busy.
Temirtau is another essential stop in Kazakhstan and is around 100 miles south-east of Astana. No journey is complete without seeing Temirtau stele, Zimniy Sad and Tets Pvs.