Travelling from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to Atyrau Airport (GUW): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Atyrau Airport.
Atyrau's timezone is UTC+5, which is the same as Astana.
Take your pick of 22 weekly Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Atyrau Airport flights. The 06:20 departure with Air Astana is the earliest flight available. Air Astana operates the latest service of the day at 20:20.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your NQZ to GUW flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
FlyArystan has direct flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Atyrau Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Atyrau — and maybe even more of Kazakhstan if you have time.
FlyArystan is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to Atyrau Airport (GUW)
R 1,268 is the lowest price for a one-way Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Atyrau Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 2,571. These prices can change based on availability.
Book 11 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from NQZ to GUW.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Atyrau Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Astana. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near NQZ. Whether you've booked an early flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Atyrau Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Atyrau Airport (GUW)
If you're landing on a late Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Atyrau Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near GUW:
Getting from Atyrau Airport (GUW) to central Atyrau
Atyrau Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Atyrau. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Atyrau Airport (GUW)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Atyrau Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Atyrau. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Atyrau Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Atyrau, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF). Search for cheap tickets from NQZ to GUW sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Atyrau has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Kazakhstan you'll want to see. Around 386 kilometres south of Atyrau, a visit to Aktau will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Skal'naya Tropa, Rozovyye Skaly and Toplyy Plyazh.