Travelling from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev (NQZ) to Seoul: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 7 hours 45 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Seoul.
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is located in Astana. Based in the UTC+9 timezone, Seoul is 9 hours ahead of Astana.
With 2 departures a week between the two airports, Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) is the most popular route. Catch Air Astana's 20:25 flight to get your trip from NQZ to ICN underway.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from NQZ to Seoul. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Direct flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to Seoul are available for booking. Incheon International Airport (ICN) is where you'll be touching down.
Air Astana is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Seoul.
If you hold a passport from Kazakhstan, you'll need an ETA to enter South Korea. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev to Seoul for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules ahead of booking and definitely before you fly.
Central Astana to NQZ is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 38 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
In search of a convenient hotel close to NQZ? If you've booked an early flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Seoul, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to Seoul
C$411 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Seoul. Return flights start at C$791. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Book 10 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from NQZ to Seoul.
Organize your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Seoul. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul is roughly 48 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may change based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 44 minutes.
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 Airport to Seoul. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ICN instead:
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
If you're staying in Seoul's centre (or just want to see the sights straight away), the city is around 16 kilometres from Gimpo International Airport (GMP). See if you can spot any information kiosks to help direct you after hopping off your flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Seoul.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour and 3 minutes.
After your flight from NQZ to Seoul, tuck yourself in at a hotel near GMP. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Seoul
July is the busiest month for flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Seoul. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Seoul in April when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Seoul is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Seoul in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap flights from NQZ to Seoul around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Seoul
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Seoul right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev to Seoul:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Seoul itinerary.
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