Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ): what you need to know
Astana's timezone is UTC+5, making Astana five hours ahead of London.
Your LGW to NQZ flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
Right now, R 2,541 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 5,667. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from LGW to NQZ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LGW to NQZ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, 69.26% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to LGW? If you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
Book a hotel close to NQZ if you're on a late London Gatwick Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
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To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your ride from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to central Astana
From Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport, Astana is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Astana. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in June.
The warmest month in Astana is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to NQZ in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -7ºC (19ºF) on average.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Astana has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Kazakhstan you should also see. About 402 kilometres east of Astana, a trip to Pavlodar will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Cathedral of the Annunciation, Chapel of St. Nicholas and Mosquée Mashkur Jusup.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Kazakhstan, head for Temirtau, about 161 kilometres south-east of Astana. Temirtau stele, Zimniy Sad and Tets Pvs are highlights.