Flying from Melbourne to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ): What you need to know
Astana is six hours behind Melbourne. Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is located in Astana, which operates on the UTC+5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Melbourne to NQZ.
Flying during a popular month like December? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometers in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% land on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometers away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to NQZ flight is a lot easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will have you a quick ride from check-in.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 80% of them landing on schedule.
About Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near NQZ:
Getting from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to central Astana
From Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, central Astana is around 19 kilometers away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city center by car.
It takes around 45 minutes when traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)
AED 2,001 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport. A return flight starts from AED 3,332. These prices may change based on availability.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to NQZ. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable Melbourne to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ). October is when most people visit Astana. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Astana is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Melbourne to NQZ plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -7ºC (19ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Astana
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Astana:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Astana when you're ready to see the sights. Head straight for Baiterek followed by Palace of Peace and Reconciliation and EXPO 2017.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've visited Astana, now it's time to discover other corners of Kazakhstan. Journey around 153 kilometers southeast to Temirtau to tick off its popular sights. From Museum of the First President to Gorodskoy Park and Temirtau - Old City, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another side of Kazakhstan, consider Kokshetau, roughly 290 kilometers northwest of Astana. Museum of Literature and Art, Vysota and Naberezhnaya Olzhasa are among its highlights.
