Travelling from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 35 minutes.
Astana's timezone is UTC+5, which makes Astana four hours ahead of Prague.
Flights from PRG to NQZ start at 12:15 — the first with SCAT Airlines. The latest departure is at 12:15 with SCAT Airlines. Overall, you can choose from four weekly Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your PRG to NQZ flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
SCAT Airlines has direct flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Astana — and maybe even more of Kazakhstan if your schedule allows.
SCAT Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
Right now, £98 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £212. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book two months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PRG to NQZ.
January is the cheapest month for flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
69.89% of flights that take off from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague make it to their destination on schedule.
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is around 11 miles from central Prague. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to PRG? If you're boarding an early flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
If you're arriving on a late Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near NQZ:
Venture beyond Astana and explore places that don't always get the spotlight with your own set of wheels. You can pick up an Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport rental car from Avis.
To lock in the best rate, book your vehicle from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices usually increase closer to your day of departure.
Getting from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to central Astana
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is roughly 11 miles from central Astana. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Astana in June.
The warmest month in Astana is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from PRG to NQZ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -7ºC (19ºF) on average.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Pavlodar is just one of the many places in Kazakhstan waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Astana. Around 250 miles away to the east, its top attractions include Cathedral of the Annunciation, Chapel of St. Nicholas and Mosquée Mashkur Jusup.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Kazakhstan, consider Temirtau, about 100 miles south-east of Astana. Temirtau stele, Zimniy Sad and Tets Pvs are highlights.