Flying from Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ): what you need to know
Astana's timezone is UTC+5, making Astana three hours behind Ulaanbaatar.
Your UBN to NQZ flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
R 3,485 is currently the best price for a one-way Ulaanbaatar International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 6,677. These prices may change depending on availability.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from UBN to NQZ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Ulaanbaatar International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport.
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Handy information about Ulaanbaatar International Airport (UBN)
Ulaanbaatar International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 87.08% of flights that depart UBN reach their destination on time.
Ulaanbaatar International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Ulaanbaatar. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Staying the night at a hotel can take the stress out of reaching the airport on time. If you want somewhere to stay before your flight from Ulaanbaatar International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport, take a look at Mandala Bliss Mongolia. It's a short drive from UBN.
Arriving at Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
Consider booking a hotel close to NQZ if you're taking a late Ulaanbaatar International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go beyond Astana and check out places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own wheels. You can grab an Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport rental car from Avis.
Reserve your vehicle from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport at least a few weeks before your departure to get the best possible rate. If you're travelling during peak season, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to central Astana
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Astana. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Ulaanbaatar International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Astana. If you like a quieter vibe, go in June.
Lock in your flight from Ulaanbaatar International Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport for July if you want to explore Astana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from UBN 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
Pavlodar is just one of the many cities in Kazakhstan waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Astana. Around 402 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Cathedral of the Annunciation, Chapel of St. Nicholas and Mosquée Mashkur Jusup.
Temirtau is another sought-after destination in Kazakhstan and is around 161 kilometres south-east of Astana. No trip is complete without a visit to Temirtau stele, Zimniy Sad and Tets Pvs.