Travelling from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to Tokyo: what you need to know
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9. The city is four hours ahead of Astana, where Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is located.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your NQZ to Tokyo flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Central Astana to NQZ is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Want a hassle-free start to your vacation? Stay near NQZ. Whether you've booked an early flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Tokyo or just don't like being rushed, these hotels put convenience first:
How to find the cheapest flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to Tokyo
The best price we've seen for a one-way Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Tokyo flight is C$450. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$854. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from NQZ to Tokyo. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you have flexibility with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Tokyo ticket.
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Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Haneda Airport (HND) to the centre of Tokyo takes around 15 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Tokyo, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near HND:
Follow your own route with a Haneda Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and venture far and wide through Tokyo and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Haneda Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from NQZ to Tokyo can help you lock in the best possible rate.
The street address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
After your flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Tokyo has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 1 hour by car. Central Tokyo is roughly 64 kilometres from Narita International Airport (NRT).
There are some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near NRT. Tuck yourself in and get cozy after your NQZ to Tokyo flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Forget about public transport timetables or long cab lines. Grab a Narita International Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Check out the rates and availability from Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Rental.
Score the best price by reserving your ride from NRT four weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
You'll find Narita International Airport at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
Carefully consider your trip dates before securing your flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Tokyo. The city buzzes during high season, but hotel rates are often higher and top attractions can be crowded. Plan your trip to Tokyo in the off-season if you prefer a more relaxed vibe.
Book an Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Tokyo flight ticket with a departure in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NQZ to Tokyo in February when temperatures average between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Tokyo
Once you've booked your flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Tokyo, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tokyo:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Senso-ji Temple Yogodo, Tokyo Tower and Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Tokyo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
You've seen Tokyo, now it's time to explore more of Japan. Travel about 402 kilometres west to Osaka to check off its top attractions. From Osaka Castle to Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Nagoya is another essential stop in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without a visit to Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple.