Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Almaty to Astana?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Almaty and Astana takes around 1.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Almaty and Astana?

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The flight distance between Almaty and Astana is 951 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Almaty and Astana?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Almaty and Astana. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include VietJet Qazaqstan, Hahn Air, Scat Airlines, Air Astana.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Almaty?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Astana?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What airports are near Almaty?

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The main airport in Almaty is Almaty International. It is also served by Almaty International, Taldykorgan.

Question 7

What airports are near Astana?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Astana is Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport. It is also served by Sary-Arka.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Almaty and Astana?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Almaty and Astana with Air Astana, Scat Airlines, VietJet Qazaqstan, Fly Dubai, Turkish Airlines.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Almaty and Astana?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Almaty and Astana, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Almaty and Astana?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Almaty and Astana, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Almaty?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Almaty. The main one is Almaty International and other nearby airports include Almaty International, Taldykorgan

Question 12

How many airports are there near Astana?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Astana. The main one is Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport and other nearby airports include Sary-Arka.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Almaty and Astana depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Almaty, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Almaty and Astana arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Astana, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Almaty and Astana depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Almaty, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Almaty and Astana arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Astana, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Bus 10	40-55 min	₸150; approximately $0.30 USD	every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Bus 12	35-50 min	₸150; approximately $0.30 USD	every 25–35 min (traffic dependent)	reaching railway station
Official Airport Taxi	20-35 min	₸3,000 – ₸5,000; approximately $6–10 USD; metered	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience with luggage
Yandex Go (ride-hailing)	20-35 min	₸2,000 – ₸4,000; approximately $4–8 USD; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
inDrive (ride-hailing)	20-35 min	₸1,800 – ₸3,500; approximately $4–7 USD; negotiable fares	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	negotiating your fare
Private Transfer	20-30 min	₸8,000 – ₸15,000; approximately $16–30 USD; pre-booked	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	business travelers
Rental Car	20-35 min	₸15,000 – ₸35,000; approximately $30–70 USD per day	airport desks open daily (traffic dependent)	exploring the region

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	-10°C	-18°C
February	-9°C	-17°C
March	-1°C	-9°C
April	12°C	2°C
May	20°C	9°C
June	25°C	14°C
July	26°C	15°C
August	24°C	14°C
September	17°C	8°C
October	9°C	1°C
November	-1°C	-7°C
December	-8°C	-15°C

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