Flying from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Almaty Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Almaty's timezone is UTC+6, making Almaty one hour ahead of Astana.
Choose from 164 weekly Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Almaty Airport flights. The 00:30 departure with SCAT Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Lufthansa operates the last service of the day at 23:55.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your NQZ to ALA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Almaty Airport, so jetting to Almaty (and then exploring more of Kazakhstan!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is SCAT Airlines.
How to find the cheapest flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
ر.ق. 77 is the lowest price for a one-way Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Almaty Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 158. These fares may change based on demand.
To secure cheap tickets from NQZ to ALA, reserve your journey six months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Almaty Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from NQZ to ALA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Almaty Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
To get to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport from central Astana, it'll take around 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near NQZ. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Almaty Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
If you're arriving on a late Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Almaty Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near ALA:
Pick up an Almaty Airport rental car and explore Almaty and beyond with your own set of wheels. AmiGo!, Hertz and Vladex are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Almaty Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport to the centre of Almaty has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Almaty Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Almaty. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Almaty Airport for July if you'd like to go to Almaty during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -16ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from NQZ to ALA around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Sarkand is just one of the many cities in Kazakhstan waiting to be explored after you've seen Almaty. Around 338 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Kazakhstan, head for Talghar, about 32 kilometres east of Almaty. Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek are key highlights.