Travelling from Washington DC to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ): What you need to know
When organising your flight from Washington DC to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ), there's a good range of airports you can depart from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are Washington DC's main options.
Astana is nine hours ahead of Washington DC. Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is located in Astana, which is in the UTC+5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Washington DC to NQZ.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
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76.44% of flights leaving from Ronald Reagan National Airport reach their destination on time.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
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Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance of 74.39%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
The journey to BWI from the centre of Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 50 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
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The on-time performance rating of BWI is 77.13%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
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How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
ر.ق. 1,915 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. Return flights start at ر.ق. 3,672. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Washington DC to NQZ, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
Visit Astana during peak season if you like a busier atmosphere, but keep in mind prices are typically higher. Otherwise, book your flight from Washington DC to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) during the off-season for a quieter (and cheaper) experience.
When booking your Washington DC to NQZ flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Astana, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -22ºC and -7ºC.
More about Astana
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Your Astana visit should come with a side of sightseeing. Top attractions worth exploring include The Baiterek Tower, Palace of Peace and Reconciliation and EXPO 2017.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've seen Astana, now it's time to explore other parts of Kazakhstan. Travel about 153 kilometres south-east to Temirtau to tick off its popular sights. From City Park of Culture and Leisure to Museum of the First President and Gorodskoy Park, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Kazakhstan, consider Kokshetau, about 290 kilometres north-west of Astana. Museum of Literature and Art, Vysota and Naberezhnaya Olzhasa are among its highlights.
