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Flights from Almaty to Astana

Nonstop flights from Almaty (ALA) to Astana (NQZ) take about 1h 41m (951 km). Vietjet Qazaqstan, FlyArystan and Air Astana fly it. Lowest fare seen: $32 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Almaty to Astana

Carriers on ALA–NQZ according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Vietjet Qazaqstannonstop fare seen✈ FlyArystannonstop fare seen✈ Air Astananonstop fare seen

Almaty to Astana fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $32 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$6925 Oct 2026—
Nov 2026$4119 Nov 2026 · FlyArystan—
Dec 2026$3211 Dec 2026 · Vietjet Qazaqstan—
Jan 2027$536 Jan 2027 · Air Astana—
Feb 2027$5019 Feb 2027 · Air Astana—
Mar 2027$5310 Mar 2027 · Air Astana—
Apr 2027$4910 Apr 2027 · Air Astana—
May 2027$608 May 2027 · FlyArystan—
Jun 2027$3229 Jun 2027 · Vietjet Qazaqstan—
Aug 2027$3231 Aug 2027 · Vietjet Qazaqstan—
Sept 2027$3210 Sept 2027 · Vietjet Qazaqstan—
Oct 2027$611 Oct 2027 · FlyArystan—

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $32 in December 2026, against $41 for November 2026.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Almaty to Astana, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Almaty to Astana flights

How long is the flight from Almaty to Astana?
A nonstop flight from Almaty (ALA) to Astana (NQZ) takes about 1h 41m, covering 951 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Almaty from Astana by air?
The great-circle distance between Almaty International Airport and Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is 951 km (591 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Almaty to Astana?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the ALA–NQZ route include Vietjet Qazaqstan, FlyArystan and Air Astana. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Almaty to Astana cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on ALA–NQZ was $32 USD with Vietjet Qazaqstan (nonstop), departing 18 Jun 2027, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Almaty to Astana?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $32 one-way, against $69 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Almaty to Astana?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Astana visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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