Flying from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Antalya Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 20 minutes.
Astana is two hours ahead of Antalya and follows the UTC+5 timezone.
Flights from AYT to NQZ start at 00:50 — the earliest with Pegasus. The last service of the day is at 21:00 with Pegasus. Overall, you can choose from ten weekly Antalya Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your AYT to NQZ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Antalya Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport, so jetting off to Astana (and then seeing more parts of Kazakhstan!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Mavi Gok Havacilik.
How to find the cheapest flights from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
Right now, C$149 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Antalya Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$391. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AYT to NQZ.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Antalya Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Antalya Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Antalya Airport (AYT)
When it comes to Antalya Airport's on-time performance, 79.67% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Antalya Airport from central Antalya, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Antalya Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near AYT:
Arriving at Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Antalya Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near NQZ instead:
Pick up an Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport rental car and explore parts of Astana that aren't on every traveller's list. Book your wheels with Avis.
Increase your likelihood of scoring the lowest price by booking early. Reserving your ride from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a smart move.
Getting from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to central Astana
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Astana. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Antalya Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Astana in June.
The warmest month in Astana is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Antalya Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AYT to NQZ in January. Average temperatures are between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -7ºC (19ºF) then.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Astana has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Kazakhstan just waiting to be discovered. Around 402 kilometres east of Astana, a visit to Pavlodar will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Cathedral of the Annunciation, Chapel of St. Nicholas and Mosquée Mashkur Jusup.
Temirtau is another standout destination in Kazakhstan and is around 161 kilometres south-east of Astana. No journey is complete without visiting Temirtau stele, Zimniy Sad and Tets Pvs.