Flying from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ): what you need to know
The timezone in Astana is UTC+5, which is two hours ahead of Doha.
To ensure you catch your DOH to NQZ flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Hamad International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight is AED 1,073. A round-trip plane ticket right now is AED 2,189. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from DOH to NQZ, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Hamad International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from DOH to NQZ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Hamad International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport.
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
83.59% of flights departing from Hamad International Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when taking off from DOH.
Hamad International Airport is around 14 kilometers from central Doha. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to DOH:
Arriving at Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Hamad International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near NQZ instead:
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To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices generally rise as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to central Astana
From Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport, Astana is approximately 18 kilometers away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the center.
When to fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Astana in June.
Book your flight from Hamad International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport for July if you'd like to visit Astana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DOH to NQZ in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -7ºC (19ºF) on average.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Astana is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan waiting to be explored. About 402 kilometers east of Astana, a visit to Pavlodar will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Cathedral of the Annunciation, Chapel of St. Nicholas and Mosquée Mashkur Jusup.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Kazakhstan, head for Temirtau, about 161 kilometers south-east of Astana. Temirtau stele, Zimniy Sad and Tets Pvs are key highlights.
