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Sun, Oct 18
Xi'an XIYAstana NQZ
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How much do flights to Nur-Sultan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£199

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£469

Cheapest round-trip

£351

Average round-trip

£390

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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
Xi an Xianyang International
Arrive to
Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
Average flights per week
249
Flight distance
3509 km

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 05.10Tue 06.10Wed 07.10Thu 08.10Fri 09.10Sat 10.10Sun 11.10
Air China
1---1---1------
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 12.10Tue 13.10Wed 14.10Thu 15.10Fri 16.10Sat 17.10Sun 18.10
Air China
1---1---1------
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 19.10Tue 20.10Wed 21.10Thu 22.10Fri 23.10Sat 24.10Sun 25.10
Air China
1---1---1------
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 26.10Tue 27.10Wed 28.10Thu 29.10Fri 30.10Sat 31.10Sun 01.11
Air China
1---1---1------
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Xi'an to Astana

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air AstanaKZRKCYes
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Hainan AirlinesCHHHUYes
Tianjin AirlinesGCRGSYes

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

Travel tips & how to get from Xi'an to Astana

The cheapest price of a one-way ticket from Xi'an to Astana is £155. Round trip fares cost between £344 at the lowest and £469 at most.
The distance between Xi'an and Astana is 3509 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Air Astana, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, and Tianjin Airlines. Xi'an and Astana have 249 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Xi'an to Astana?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Xi'an and Astana takes around 6.0 hours.

What is the flight distance between Xi'an and Astana?

The flight distance between Xi'an and Astana is 3509 km.

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Xi'an and Astana?

Several carriers operate flights between Xi'an and Astana. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air China.

What are the most popular routes to and from Xi'an?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Xi'an and Shanghai, Guangzhou, Beijing, Bangkok, Chongqing, Zhangjiajie, Singapore, Shenzhen, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi, Nanjing, Phnom Penh, Budapest, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Hangzhou, Honolulu, Nagoya, Harbin.

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 Xi'an and Astana?

Currently, you can fly between Xi'an and Astana with Air Astana, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Tianjin Airlines.

When’s the best time to travel between Xi'an and Astana?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Xi'an 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 Xi'an and Astana?

Traveling between Xi'an 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 Xi'an 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 Xi'an, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Xi'an and Astana arrive?

What time do flights between Xi'an and Astana depart?

What time do flights between Xi'an and Astana arrive?

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