Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ): what you need to know
The timezone in Astana is UTC+5, which is five hours ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your LHR to NQZ flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
At the moment, R 3,969 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 8,399. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LHR to NQZ if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take about 55 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
If you're landing on a late London Heathrow Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near NQZ:
Venture beyond Astana and check out places that don't make every travel guide with your own set of wheels. You can pick up an Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport rental car from Avis.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to central Astana
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to central Astana has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
When to fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Astana in June.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Astana, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to NQZ in January. Temperatures average between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -7ºC (19ºF) then.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Pavlodar is just one of the many cities in Kazakhstan waiting to be explored after you've experienced Astana. Around 402 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Cathedral of the Annunciation, Chapel of St. Nicholas and Mosquée Mashkur Jusup.
If you want to check out another major stop in Kazakhstan, consider Temirtau, roughly 161 kilometres south-east of Astana. Temirtau stele, Zimniy Sad and Tets Pvs are highlights.