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Flights from Astana to Almaty

Nonstop flights from Astana (NQZ) to Almaty (ALA) take about 1h 41m (951 km). Vietjet Qazaqstan and FlyArystan fly it. Lowest fare seen: $30 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Astana to Almaty

Carriers on NQZ–ALA 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

Astana to Almaty fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $30 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Nov 2026$3029 Nov 2026 · Vietjet Qazaqstan—
Dec 2026$3111 Dec 2026 · Vietjet Qazaqstan—
Jan 2027$4518 Jan 2027 · FlyArystan—
Feb 2027$5120 Feb 2027 · Vietjet Qazaqstan—
Mar 2027$5214 Mar 2027—
Apr 2027$4416 Apr 2027 · Air Astana—
May 2027$5225 May 2027 · FlyArystan—
Jun 2027$3115 Jun 2027 · Vietjet Qazaqstan—
Jul 2027$319 Jul 2027 · Vietjet Qazaqstan—
Aug 2027$4613 Aug 2027 · Air Astana—
Sept 2027$5117 Sept 2027 · FlyArystan—
Oct 2027$521 Oct 2027 · FlyArystan—

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Fares were close across the months we saw: $30 for November 2026, $31 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Astana to Almaty, 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 — Astana to Almaty flights

How long is the flight from Astana to Almaty?
A nonstop flight from Astana (NQZ) to Almaty (ALA) 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 Astana from Almaty by air?
The great-circle distance between Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport and Almaty International Airport is 951 km (591 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Astana to Almaty?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the NQZ–ALA route include Vietjet Qazaqstan and FlyArystan. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Astana to Almaty cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on NQZ–ALA was $30 USD with Vietjet Qazaqstan (nonstop), departing 7 Aug 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 Astana to Almaty?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $30 one-way, against $52 for March 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Astana to Almaty?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Almaty 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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