Travelling from Frankfurt to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ): What you need to know
Frankfurt has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Frankfurt to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Around 6 hours 55 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Frankfurt to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight.
The timezone in Astana is UTC+5, which is four hours ahead of Frankfurt. Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is located in Astana.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) is the busiest route, with 8 direct services every week. Get from FRA to NQZ on Lufthansa's 12pm departure.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Frankfurt to NQZ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Peak season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) can be booked from this terminal.
Air Astana is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Frankfurt to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport taking off from FRA.
The most frequently booked airline between FRA and NQZ is Air Astana.
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
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67.47% of flights taking off from Frankfurt Airport make it to their destination on time.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
HHN is about 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It takes 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 40 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Frankfurt to NQZ flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
53.13% of flights out of Frankfurt - Hahn Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
Book a hotel near NQZ if you're catching a late flight from Frankfurt to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. Check in to one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
At the moment, R 2,046 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 5,337. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Frankfurt to NQZ.
The best month for landing cheap Frankfurt to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
Before you book your flight from Frankfurt to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ), work out what time year fits your budget and goals. Peak season in Astana offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the off-season generally means cheaper prices overall and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Astana is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Frankfurt to NQZ plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -7ºC (19ºF).
More about Astana
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Astana right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. The Baiterek Tower, Palace of Peace and Reconciliation and EXPO 2017 are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Astana itinerary.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Astana has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan you'll want to see. Around 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 favourite destination in Kazakhstan and is around 290 kilometres north-west of Astana. No trip is complete without a visit to Museum of Literature and Art, Vysota and Naberezhnaya Olzhasa.
