Cheap flights from Almaty to Astana (ALA–NQZ)
ALAAlmaty International Airport
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
NQZNursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Air Astana, Qazaq Air and SCAT Airlines fly Almaty to Astana (ALA–NQZ) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 951 km (591 mi).
- From
- ALA
- Almaty
- To
- NQZ
- Astana
- Nonstop
- Yes · 3 airlines
- Airlines
- KC · IQ · DV
- Cheapest fare found
- $31 one-way
- Distance
- 951 km (591 mi)
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Almaty to Astana fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: $31 for October 2026 on Qazaq Air, nonstop. Nonstop from $31.
- Oct ’26$31
- Nov ’26$38
- Dec ’26$51
- Jan ’27$51
- Feb ’27$54
- Mar ’27$57
- Apr ’27$60
- May ’27$60
- Jun ’27$31
- Jul ’27$33
- Aug ’27$32
- Sept ’27$60
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly ALA–NQZ
For Almaty (ALA) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev (NQZ), October 2026 had the lowest fare found ($31). Days in Astana average 18–28 °C in May, June, July, August and September.
Almaty to Astana: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 8 October 2026.
How much is a flight from Almaty (ALA) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev (NQZ)?
From $31 one-way, the cheapest fare found for October 2026 on Qazaq Air, nonstop; nonstop from $31 (found 8 October 2026).
Which airlines fly ALA–NQZ direct?
Air Astana, Qazaq Air and SCAT Airlines.
What is the cheapest month to fly ALA–NQZ?
October 2026, at $31; the dearest month found was $60.
What is the time difference between Almaty and Astana?
None: Almaty and Astana keep the same time.
Astana to Almaty: the return flight (NQZ–ALA)
All 3 airlines also fly NQZ–ALA nonstop.
Airlines flying ALA–NQZ nonstop
| Airline | Usually takes off (ALA time) | Type | Alliance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Air Astana KC | — | full-service | — | — |
| Qazaq Air IQ | — | full-service | — | — |
 SCAT Airlines DV | — | full-service | — | — |
One-stop alternatives to flying ALA–NQZ nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Zhezkazgan (DZN) with SCAT Airlines: 1,330 km (825 mi) flown, 40% further than nonstop.
- Via Taraz (DMB) with SCAT Airlines: 1,380 km (856 mi) flown, 45% further than nonstop.
ALA–NQZ route map
More from Almaty and Astana
Other arrivals in Kazakhstan
Also nonstop from ALA, nearest to NQZ first (straight-line distance):
- Kokshetau (KOV) · 286 km (178 mi) from NQZ
- Petropavl (PPK) · 444 km (276 mi) from NQZ
- Zhezkazgan (DZN) · 457 km (284 mi) from NQZ
- Ust-Kamenogorsk (UKK) · 787 km (489 mi) from NQZ
- Kyzylorda (KZO) · 828 km (514 mi) from NQZ
Explore the airlines’ route maps
- Air Astana route map and destinations
- Qazaq Air route map and destinations
- SCAT Airlines route map and destinations
Plan your arrival at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)
Departure
Almaty International Airport
Almaty (ALA), Almaty. In our data, 40 airlines fly nonstop from ALA to 67 destinations.
View ALA airport guide →Arrival
Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
Nursultan Nazarbayev (NQZ), Astana.
Weather in Astana vs Almaty
Astana is cooler than Almaty in every month, by 2–12°C; the biggest gap is in February (-9°C against 3°C). In October it averages 10°C in Astana and 17°C in Almaty.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astana | -10° | -9° | -1° | 12° | 21° | 26° | 27° | 26° | 19° | 10° | -1° | -8° |
| Almaty | 1° | 3° | 10° | 18° | 23° | 28° | 31° | 30° | 25° | 17° | 8° | 2° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from Astana and Almaty (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Onward from Astana
Places you can't fly to nonstop from ALA, but can from NQZ — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
Sources
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