Travelling from Vancouver to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ): What you need to know
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is located in Astana. The city is in the UTC+5 timezone and is 13 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Your flight from Vancouver to NQZ won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a popular month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 13 kilometres from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just what you're after:
72% of flights departing from Vancouver International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)
CXH is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 10 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base the day before your Vancouver to NQZ flight:
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
The trip to YXX from the centre of Vancouver is around 2 hours 30 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Abbotsford International Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Vancouver to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of YXX is 68%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)
If you have a late flight from Vancouver to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near NQZ:
Getting from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to central Astana
From Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, central Astana is around 19 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)
Currently, R 10,278 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 23,057. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Vancouver to NQZ, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Vancouver to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ). October is the busiest month to travel to Astana. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in April.
Lock in a Vancouver to NQZ plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Astana to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -7ºC (19ºF).
More about Astana
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Astana right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Vancouver to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport:
Baiterek and Palace of Peace and Reconciliation are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Astana travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at EXPO 2017.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've visited Astana, now it's time to explore other corners of Kazakhstan. Journey around 153 kilometres southeast to Temirtau to check off its leading attractions. From Museum of the First President to Gorodskoy Park and Temirtau - Old City, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 290 kilometres northwest of Astana, Kokshetau is another favourite stop in Kazakhstan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Museum of Literature and Art, Vysota and Naberezhnaya Olzhasa.
