Flying from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Incheon International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is 7 hours 25 minutes.
Astana is four hours behind Seoul and is in the UTC+5 timezone.
Flights from ICN to NQZ start at 06:35 — the earliest with Air Astana. The latest departure is at 08:15 with Air Astana. In total, there are three weekly Incheon International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your ICN to NQZ flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
FlyArystan is your gateway to exploring Astana (and perhaps some other great parts of Kazakhstan!). Check out the direct flights from Incheon International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is FlyArystan.
How to find the cheapest flights from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
Currently, R 4,186 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Incheon International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 8,166. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from ICN to NQZ, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Incheon International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Of all flights departing from Incheon International Airport, 74% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Seoul to Incheon International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near ICN? If you're boarding an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Incheon International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near NQZ instead:
Go beyond Astana and explore places that usually fly under the radar with your own wheels. You can pick up a Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport rental car from Avis.
Reserve your vehicle from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport at least a few weeks before your trip to get the best possible rate. If you're planning to travel during a peak period, it's smart to book even earlier.
Getting from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to central Astana
From Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport, Astana is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Incheon International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Astana. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Incheon International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Astana, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -23ºC (-9ºF) and -7ºC (19ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ICN to NQZ sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Pavlodar is just one of the many places in Kazakhstan waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Astana. Around 402 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Pavlodar, Naberezhnaya Irtysha, Naberezhnaya (Embankment) and Aqmeshit Mosque.
Journey 161 kilometres south-east from Astana and you'll find yourself in Temirtau, another favourite stop in Kazakhstan. Kick off your sightseeing at Museum of the First President and Gorodskoy Muzey.



