Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Astana and Almaty?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Astana and Almaty is 951 km.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Astana?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Astana and London, Belfast, Manchester, Baku, Tashkent, Tel Aviv, Petropavl, New Delhi, Abu Dhabi, Barcelona, Tbilisi, Shymkent, Budapest, Oral, Warsaw, Prague, Riga, New York, Dushanbe, Amsterdam.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Almaty?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Almaty and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Abu Dhabi, Tashkent, Edinburgh, Prague, Kuala Lumpur, Bali, Istanbul, Singapore, Dushanbe, Tbilisi, Warsaw, Kutaisi, Dubai, Bangkok, Vienna, Shymkent, Yerevan.

Question 6

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 7

What airports are near Almaty?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Astana and Almaty?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Astana and Almaty, 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 Astana and Almaty?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Astana and Almaty, 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 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 12

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 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Astana and Almaty 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 Astana, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Astana and Almaty 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 Almaty, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Astana and Almaty 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 Astana, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Astana and Almaty 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 Almaty, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Bus 79	40-60 min	₸150; approximately $0.30 USD	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Bus 92	45-65 min	₸150; approximately $0.30 USD	every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)	reaching southern districts
Taxi (official airport taxi)	25-45 min	₸3,000 – ₸5,000; approximately $6–10 USD; metered or negotiated	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Yandex Go (ride-hailing)	25-45 min	₸2,000 – ₸4,000; approximately $4–8 USD; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
InDriver (ride-hailing)	25-45 min	₸1,800 – ₸3,500; approximately $4–7 USD; negotiable fares	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	negotiating your fare
Private transfer (pre-booked)	25-40 min	₸8,000 – ₸15,000; approximately $16–30 USD; fixed price	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	guaranteed meet and greet
Rental car	25-45 min	₸15,000 – ₸40,000; approximately $30–80 USD per day	airport desks open daily (traffic dependent)	exploring beyond the city

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	-2°C	-9°C
February	0°C	-8°C
March	6°C	-2°C
April	13°C	3°C
May	18°C	7°C
June	23°C	11°C
July	26°C	14°C
August	25°C	12°C
September	20°C	8°C
October	12°C	2°C
November	4°C	-4°C
December	0°C	-8°C

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