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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

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
28 Jun
30°C17°C
5 Jul
36%
25°C15°C
Monday
29 Jun
58%
25°C16°C
6 Jul
27°C17°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
26°C15°C
7 Jul
31°C18°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
28°C14°C
8 Jul
29°C19°C
Thursday
2 Jul
17%
23°C12°C
9 Jul
30°C17°C
Friday
3 Jul
67%
22°C14°C
10 Jul
29°C19°C
Saturday
4 Jul
84%
20°C13°C
11 Jul
30°C17°C

Frequently asked questions

What airports are near Ürümqi?
The main airport in Ürümqi is Ürümqi Diwopu International. It is also served by Ürümqi Diwopu International, Shihezi Huayuan, Turpan Jiaohe.
What airports are near Astana?
The main airport in Astana is Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport. It is also served by Sary-Arka.
When’s the best time to travel between Ürümqi and Astana?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Ürümqi 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 Ürümqi and Astana?
Traveling between Ürümqi 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.
How many airports are there near Ürümqi?
There are a number of airports in and around Ürümqi. The main one is Ürümqi Diwopu International and other nearby airports include Ürümqi Diwopu International, Shihezi Huayuan, Turpan Jiaohe
How many airports are there near Astana?
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.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Ürümqi 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 Ürümqi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Ürümqi 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 Ürümqi 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 Ürümqi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do flights between Ürümqi and Astana arrive?

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