Travelling from Washington DC to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ): What you need to know
Astana is ten hours ahead of Washington DC. Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is located in Astana, which is in the UTC+5 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Washington DC to NQZ.
Popular months like July or high seasons such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart idea.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
DCA is around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
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When it comes to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport's on-time performance, 71% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You can reach IAD from the centre of Washington DC in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
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77% of flights leaving Washington Dulles International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
From the centre of Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 40 minutes to arrive by car and 50 minutes or so on public transport.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Washington DC to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Baltimore Washington International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance rate of BWI is 77%. In other words, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)
Consider staying in a hotel close to NQZ if you have a late flight from Washington DC to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport. Pick one of these options and call it a night faster:
Getting from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to central Astana
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Astana. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is R 8,596. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 16,405. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Washington DC to NQZ. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)
January is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ). Visit Astana in December for a more low-key escape.
Book a Washington DC to NQZ plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Astana to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in January when temperatures are between -23ºC (-9ºF) and -7ºC (19ºF).
More about Astana
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Astana right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Washington DC to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Astana when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Baiterek followed by Palace of Peace and Reconciliation and Triumphal Arch Mangilik El.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
While Astana is a great introduction to Kazakhstan, more adventures await you in Temirtau. Located about 153 kilometres to the southeast, this fascinating place has no shortage of things to keep you busy, like Museum of the First President and Gorodskoy Muzey.
Around 290 kilometres northwest of Astana, Kokshetau is another favourite stop in Kazakhstan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Museum of Literature and Art, "Ogni Kokshetau" observation deck and Akmola Regional Museum of History and Local Lore.
