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Flight deals from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev to Ankara Esenboga

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Ankara.R 2,157 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Jan.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev on Wed, 7 Jan, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,157, select.
Ankara.R 2,163 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Dec.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev on Wed, 17 Dec, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,163, select.
Ankara.R 2,319 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Nov.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev on Wed, 19 Nov, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,319, select.
Ankara.R 2,370 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Aug.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,370, select.
Ankara.R 2,431 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Oct.One-way flight with Qazaq Air.Outbound indirect flight with Qazaq Air, departs from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,431, select.
Ankara.R 2,489 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Oct.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev on Wed, 22 Oct, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,489, select.
Ankara.R 2,489 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Nov.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev on Wed, 19 Nov, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,489, select.
Ankara.R 2,518 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Feb.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev on Mon, 9 Feb, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,518, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev to Ankara Esenboga

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev to Ankara Esenboga flights are currently cheapest in January.
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Direct flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev to Ankara Esenboga

Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev to Ankara Esenboga: Alternative routes

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Astana to Ankara: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 2,157
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time5 hrs, 18 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week5

Finding cheap flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev to Ankara Esenboga: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev to Ankara Esenboga is R 4,845. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 18 minutes is the average flight time from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev to Ankara Esenboga.
Turkish Airlines and AJet fly direct from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev to Ankara Esenboga.
As of August 2025, there are 5 flights per week flying from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev to Ankara Esenboga.
The cheapest month to fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev to Ankara Esenboga is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport on Monday, 6 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 18 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Ankara Esenboga but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Ankara is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Qazaq Air and AJet offer the cheapest flight tickets to Ankara Esenboga.

Flying from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Esenboga International Airport is 5 hours 10 minutes.

  • Ankara is two hours behind Astana and observes the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your NQZ to ESB flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

  • Travelling to Ankara (and then discovering more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a breeze with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Esenboga International Airport.

  • The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Turkish Airlines.

How to find the cheapest flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)

  • R 2,157 is the lowest price for a one-way Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 4,845. These fares can change depending on availability.

  • Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from NQZ to ESB.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Esenboga International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from NQZ to ESB is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new deal comes up.

  • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Esenboga International Airport.

Handy information about Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)

  • Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Astana. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Have an early flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Esenboga International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near NQZ:

Arriving at Esenboga International Airport (ESB)

Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara

  • From Esenboga International Airport, Ankara is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 5 minutes.

When to fly to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)

  • It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Esenboga International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Ankara. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Ankara is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Esenboga International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NQZ to ESB in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Istanbul is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Ankara. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower.

  • If you want to check out another corner of Türkiye (Turkey), consider Bursa, about 322 kilometres west of Ankara. Koza Han, Bursa City Museum and Irgandi Bridge are among its highlights.

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