Traveling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 4 hours 30 minutes.
Astana's timezone is UTC+5, making Astana one hour ahead of Dubai.
Each week, there are 24 Dubai Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as soon as possible, opt for the 00:30 flydubai flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 21:45 with flydubai.
To ensure you get on your DXB to NQZ flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Traveling to Astana (and then seeing more of Kazakhstan!) is a snap with flydubai. This popular carrier has direct flights from Dubai Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport.
Flydubai is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
At the moment, AED 723 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dubai Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is AED 1,696. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from DXB to NQZ.
The cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
When it comes to Dubai Airport's on-time performance, 74.31% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is approximately 14 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to DXB? If you're boarding an early flight from Dubai Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
Consider booking a hotel close to NQZ if you're catching a late Dubai Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Venture beyond Astana and check out places that aren't on most itineraries with your own wheels. You can pick up an Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport rental car from Avis.
To secure the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport a few weeks in advance. Rates typically rise as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to central Astana
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to the center of Astana has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometers away.
When to fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Astana. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in June.
Before locking in your flight from Dubai Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Astana, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -7ºC (19ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DXB to NQZ sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Pavlodar is just one of the many cities in Kazakhstan waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Astana. Around 402 kilometers away to the east, check out popular attractions including Cathedral of the Annunciation, Chapel of St. Nicholas and Mosquée Mashkur Jusup.
Temirtau is another well-known destination in Kazakhstan and is around 161 kilometers south-east of Astana. No journey is complete without visiting Temirtau stele, Zimniy Sad and Tets Pvs.
