Traveling from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev (NQZ) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
5 hours 43 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Istanbul is 3 hours ahead of Astana and operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev to Istanbul Ataturk Airport start at 01:20 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The last flight of the day is the 23:10 option with Air Astana. In total, you can choose from 24 weekly services from NQZ to IST.
Taking off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Air Astana has direct flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Istanbul — plus maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if you have time.
To see whether you need a visa to enter Türkiye (Turkey), contact your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll have the most current information, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from NQZ to IST.
How to find the cheapest flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev (NQZ) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
C$162 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. A return flight starts from C$334. These fares can change depending on availability.
Get cheap flight tickets from NQZ to IST by booking 1 month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev (NQZ)
Central Astana to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 38 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Want an easy way to start to your journey? Stay near NQZ. Whether you're taking an early flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev to Istanbul Ataturk Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 50 minutes.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour and 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
August is the busiest month for flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Istanbul in February.
Before locking in your flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from NQZ to IST sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
As soon as you've locked in your flights from NQZ to IST, you'll want to find a hotel in Istanbul. Make one of these options your base for exploring this top destination:
Topkapi Palace and The Basilica Cistern are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Istanbul to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Galata Tower.
You'll find more than one way to get to Istanbul. Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is another popular choice. Check out the prices and departure times from this international airport.
Complete your Istanbul trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Istanbul Ataturk Airport — now it's time to find somewhere to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Istanbul.
