Travelling from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Tbilisi International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
Astana is one hour ahead of Tbilisi and observes the UTC+5 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your TBS to NQZ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Air Astana is your ticket to exploring Astana (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Kazakhstan!). Check out the direct flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Air Astana on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Tbilisi International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight is R 2,587. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 4,719. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book seven months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from TBS to NQZ.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from TBS to NQZ by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
When it comes to Tbilisi International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70.77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Tbilisi International Airport from central Tbilisi, it takes about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near TBS. Whether you're catching an early flight from Tbilisi International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
Consider staying in a hotel near NQZ if you have a late Tbilisi International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Start your adventure sooner with an Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis to explore Astana and beyond.
Increase the odds of snagging a great deal by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a good move.
Getting from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to central Astana
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Astana. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Tbilisi International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Astana. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in June.
Lock in your flight from Tbilisi International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport for July if you'd like to go to Astana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from TBS to NQZ in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -7ºC (19ºF) on average.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've done Astana, now it's time to explore other corners of Kazakhstan. Travel about 402 kilometres east to Pavlodar to check off its leading attractions. From Cathedral of the Annunciation to Chapel of St. Nicholas and Mosquée Mashkur Jusup, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Temirtau is another well-known destination in Kazakhstan and is around 161 kilometres south-east of Astana. No trip is complete without dropping by Temirtau stele, Zimniy Sad and Tets Pvs.