Flights from Astana to Istanbul
Flying time from Astana (NQZ) to Istanbul (IST) is about 4h 46m (3,411 km).
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When you land in Istanbul
The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.
Airport transfer
IST → Istanbul, booked before you fly
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Airlines flying Astana to Istanbul
We have not confirmed which airlines fly NQZ–IST nonstop. Search the route to see every carrier selling it today, including connections.
Astana to Istanbul fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Mar 2027, from $98 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $22929 Oct 2026 | $163 · 1 stop31 Oct 2026 |
| Nov 2026 | $12726 Nov 2026 | — |
| Dec 2026 | $1235 Dec 2026 | — |
| Jan 2027 | $10319 Jan 2027 | — |
| Feb 2027 | $10116 Feb 2027 | — |
| Mar 2027 | $9826 Mar 2027 | — |
| Apr 2027 | $10420 Apr 2027 | — |
| May 2027 | $1114 May 2027 | — |
| Jun 2027 | $9925 Jun 2027 · Turkish Airlines | — |
| Jul 2027 | $9913 Jul 2027 · Turkish Airlines | — |
| Aug 2027 | $9827 Aug 2027 | — |
| Sept 2027 | $10017 Sept 2027 · Turkish Airlines | — |
When to go for the lowest fare
Later departures were cheaper: from $98 in March 2027, against $127 for November 2026.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Astana to Istanbul, 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.
Best time to fly to Istanbul
Based on weather and travel conditions in Turkey
Turkey is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.
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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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