Flying from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to Turkistan International Airport (HSA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Turkistan International Airport.
Turkestan's timezone is UTC+5, which is the same as Astana.
Take your pick of seven weekly Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Turkistan International Airport flights. The 07:05 departure with Qazaq Air is the earliest you can take. Qazaq Air operates the latest service of the day at 09:50.
To ensure you catch your NQZ to HSA flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Qazaq Air is your gateway to exploring Turkestan (and maybe even some other great parts of Kazakhstan!). Browse the direct flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Turkistan International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Qazaq Air.
How to find the cheapest flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to Turkistan International Airport (HSA)
R 845 is the best price for a one-way Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Turkistan International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 1,483. These fares may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from NQZ to HSA, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Turkistan International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from NQZ to HSA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Astana. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near NQZ? If you're catching an early flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Turkistan International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Getting from Turkistan International Airport (HSA) to central Turkestan
From Turkistan International Airport, Turkestan is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Turkistan International Airport (HSA)
April is the most popular month for flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Turkistan International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Turkestan in July.
The warmest month in Turkestan is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Turkistan International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NQZ to HSA in January. Temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
