Travelling from Chicago to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ): What you need to know
Chicago has a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) taking off from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Astana is ten hours ahead of Chicago. Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is located in Astana, which operates on the UTC+5 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Chicago to NQZ, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
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When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.85% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is about 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
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77.88% of flights out of Chicago Midway International Airport arrive according to schedule.
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey to RFD from the centre of Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometres or so.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Chicago to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance record of RFD is 76.19%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
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How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
At the moment, C$566 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,326. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Chicago to NQZ, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
Before booking your flight from Chicago to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ), work out what time year fits your budget and goals. High season in Astana offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the low season generally brings cheaper prices overall and fewer crowds.
Book a Chicago to NQZ flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Astana to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -7ºC (19ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Astana
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Astana:
You'll find loads of exciting things to do in Astana when you're ready to go sightseeing. Make your way to The Baiterek Tower followed by Palace of Peace and Reconciliation and EXPO 2017.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Astana has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan just waiting to be discovered. About 153 kilometres south-east of Astana, a visit to Temirtau will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like City Park of Culture and Leisure, Museum of the First President and Gorodskoy Park.
Kokshetau is another sought-after destination in Kazakhstan and is around 290 kilometres north-west of Astana. No trip is complete without visiting Museum of Literature and Art, Vysota and Naberezhnaya Olzhasa.
