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Sat, Oct 24
Riyadh RUHAstana NQZ
£212
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Sat, Oct 24
Riyadh RUHAstana NQZ
£216
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Tue, Oct 20
Riyadh RUHAstana NQZ
£216
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Wed, Oct 21
Riyadh RUHAstana NQZ
£216
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Wed, Oct 21
Riyadh RUHAstana NQZ
£235
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Wed, Oct 21
Riyadh RUHAstana NQZ
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How much do flights to Nur-Sultan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£212

Cheapest round-trip

£431

Average round-trip

£478

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

flynas

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)

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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
King Khalid International
Arrive to
Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Riyadh to Astana

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
flynasKNEXYYes
Air ArabiaABYG9No
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
Air AstanaKZRKCYes
Saudi Arabian AirlinesSVASVYes

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°C9°C
June25°C14°C
July26°C15°C
August24°C14°C
September18°C8°C
October9°C1°C
November-1°C-7°C
December-8°C-15°C
Hottest Month
26°C
July
Coldest month
-18°C
January
Sunny days
268
days per year
Snow days
26
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
11 Oct
14°C4°C
18 Oct
7°C3°C
Monday
12 Oct
15°C6°C
19 Oct
8°C1°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
15°C6°C
20 Oct
7°C0°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
43%
16°C5°C
21 Oct
12°C4°C
Thursday
15 Oct
6°C1°C
22 Oct
12°C4°C
Friday
16 Oct
4°C-1°C
23 Oct
11%
13°C5°C
Saturday
17 Oct
5°C-2°C
24 Oct
13°C5°C
The most popular airlines for this route are flynas, Air Arabia, Fly Dubai, Air Astana, and Saudi Arabian Airlines. Riyadh and Astana have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Riyadh?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Riyadh and London, Jeddah, Dubai, Manchester, Cairo, Medina, Birmingham, Dammam, Amman, Manila, Tabuk, Abha, Glasgow, Ta if, Manama, Istanbul, Beirut, Islamabad, Doha, Hyderabad.

What are the most popular routes to and from Astana?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Astana and London, Almaty, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Prague, Abu Dhabi, Tashkent, Tel Aviv, Frankfurt, Aktau, Helsinki, Dubai, Kutaisi, Budapest, Warsaw, New Delhi, Bucharest, Antalya, Riga, Vienna.

Which airlines fly between Riyadh and Astana?

Currently, you can fly between Riyadh and Astana with flynas, Air Arabia, Fly Dubai, Air Astana, Saudi Arabian Airlines.

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

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Riyadh 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.

What flights operate between Riyadh and Astana?

Traveling between Riyadh 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.

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

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 Riyadh, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

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

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.

What time do flights between Riyadh and Astana depart?

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 Riyadh, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do flights between Riyadh and Astana arrive?

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.

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