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Wed, Jul 29
Almaty ALAAstana NQZ
£56
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Wed, Aug 5
Almaty ALAAstana NQZ
£61
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Mon, Aug 10
Almaty ALAAstana NQZ
£61
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Tue, Aug 4
Almaty ALAAstana NQZ
£61
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Thu, Jul 30
Almaty ALAAstana NQZ
£62
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Fri, Jul 31
Almaty ALAAstana NQZ
£63
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How much do flights to Nur-Sultan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£56

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£107

Cheapest round-trip

£108

Average round-trip

£117

Nonstop flights in July

£61 – £176

Getting from Astana airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus routes.

Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, is served by Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ), located approximately 17 km south of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 20 to 40 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your chosen mode of transport. The city's modern infrastructure makes reaching downtown relatively straightforward, with most options available around the clock.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

40-55 min

₸150; approximately $0.30 USD

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

35-50 min

₸150; approximately $0.30 USD

every 25–35 min (traffic dependent)

reaching railway station

20-35 min

₸3,000 – ₸5,000; approximately $6–10 USD; metered

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

20-35 min

₸2,000 – ₸4,000; approximately $4–8 USD; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

20-35 min

₸1,800 – ₸3,500; approximately $4–7 USD; negotiable fares

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

negotiating your fare

20-30 min

₸8,000 – ₸15,000; approximately $16–30 USD; pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

business travelers

20-35 min

₸15,000 – ₸35,000; approximately $30–70 USD per day

airport desks open daily (traffic dependent)

exploring the region

Notes:

  • Prices in KZT; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Bus payment can be made with cash or contactless cards on most routes.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing prices may vary based on traffic, time of day, and demand.
  • Winter conditions (November to March) may affect travel times significantly.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Nur-Sultan

Depart from
Almaty International
Arrive to
Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
Average flights per week
314
Flight distance
951 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Almaty to Astana in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Scat Airlines
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VietJet Qazaqstan
------------------1
Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Sunday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Scat Airlines
4444------1
VietJet Qazaqstan
1222---------
Weekly flights: 24 totalDaily flights: 3.43 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
Scat Airlines
24444---2
VietJet Qazaqstan
2222121
Weekly flights: 32 totalDaily flights: 4.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 4 flights
AirlineMon 03.08Tue 04.08Wed 05.08Thu 06.08Fri 07.08Sat 08.08Sun 09.08
Scat Airlines
132121---
VietJet Qazaqstan
222------1---
Weekly flights: 17 totalDaily flights: 2.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 3 flights

Check-in for a flight from Almaty to Astana

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air AstanaKZRKCYes
Scat AirlinesVSVDVYes
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
VietJet QazaqstanQAZIQYes
Hahn Air H1Yes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Astana

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January-10°C-18°C
February-9°C-17°C
March-1°C-9°C
April12°C2°C
May20°C8°C
June24°C14°C
July25°C15°C
August24°C14°C
September17°C8°C
October9°C1°C
November-1°C-7°C
December-8°C-15°C
Hottest Month
25°C
July
Coldest month
-18°C
January
Sunny days
267
days per year
Snow days
26
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
30°C19°C
19 Jul
22°C14°C
Monday
13 Jul
57%
34°C19°C
20 Jul
36%
21°C13°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
57%
35°C20°C
21 Jul
67%
18°C11°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
31°C19°C
22 Jul
25°C12°C
Thursday
16 Jul
17%
29°C20°C
23 Jul
29°C17°C
Friday
17 Jul
30°C17°C
24 Jul
30°C19°C
Saturday
18 Jul
28°C15°C
25 Jul
33°C20°C
The distance between Almaty and Astana is 951 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Air Astana, Scat Airlines, Fly Dubai, VietJet Qazaqstan, and Hahn Air. Almaty and Astana have 314 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Almaty to Astana?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Almaty and Astana takes around 1.8 hours.
What is the flight distance between Almaty and Astana?
The flight distance between Almaty and Astana is 951 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Almaty and Astana?
Several carriers operate flights between Almaty and Astana. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Scat Airlines, Air Astana, Hahn Air, VietJet Qazaqstan.
What are the most popular routes to and from Almaty?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Almaty and London, Bali, Birmingham, Manchester, Denpasar, Tashkent, Kuala Lumpur, Abu Dhabi, Tbilisi, Dubai, Kutaisi, Dushanbe, New Delhi, Shymkent, Oskemen, Seoul, Warsaw, Istanbul, Bishkek, Kabul.
What are the most popular routes to and from Astana?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Astana and London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Prague, Abu Dhabi, Tashkent, Tel Aviv, Frankfurt, Aktau, Helsinki, Dubai, Kutaisi, Budapest, Warsaw, New Delhi, Bucharest, Antalya, Riga, Vienna, Shymkent.
What airports are near Almaty?
The main airport in Almaty is Almaty International. It is also served by Almaty International, Taldykorgan.
What airports are near Astana?
The main airport in Astana is Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport. It is also served by Sary-Arka.
Which airlines fly between Almaty and Astana?
Currently, you can fly between Almaty and Astana with Air Astana, Scat Airlines, Fly Dubai, VietJet Qazaqstan, Hahn Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Almaty and Astana?
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