Travelling from Atyrau Airport (GUW) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Atyrau Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport.
Astana's timezone is UTC+5, which is the same as Atyrau.
You can choose from 28 weekly Atyrau Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flights. The 00:20 departure with Air Astana is the earliest you can take. Air Astana operates the latest service of the day at 22:50.
Leave enough time to make your GUW to NQZ flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
SCAT Airlines has direct flights from Atyrau Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Astana — and maybe even more of Kazakhstan if your schedule allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is SCAT Airlines.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atyrau Airport (GUW) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
Right now, R 1,043 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Atyrau Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,968. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book eight months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from GUW to NQZ.
The cheapest month for flights from Atyrau Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Atyrau Airport (GUW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Atyrau Airport, data shows 71.91% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Atyrau Airport from central Atyrau, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near GUW. Whether you have an early flight from Atyrau Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
If you're getting in on a late Atyrau Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near NQZ:
Grab an Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport rental car and explore corners of Astana that aren't in every guidebook. Check out the deals from Avis.
Increase your likelihood of scoring a great price by booking early. Reserving your ride from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a smart idea.
Getting from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to central Astana
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to the centre of Astana has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
When to fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
The quietest month for a flight from Atyrau Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is June, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Astana based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Atyrau Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Astana, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from GUW to NQZ in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -7ºC (19ºF) on average.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Astana is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Kazakhstan waiting to be explored. About 402 kilometres east of Astana, a trip to Pavlodar will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Cathedral of the Annunciation, Chapel of St. Nicholas and Mosquée Mashkur Jusup.
If there's time to check out another corner of Kazakhstan, head for Temirtau, roughly 161 kilometres south-east of Astana. Temirtau stele, Zimniy Sad and Tets Pvs are the start of reasons to visit.
