Abu Dhabi to Astana (AUH–NQZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

AUH Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between AUH and NQZ. Nearest airports to AUH with scheduled service: Dubai International Airport (DXB, 72 mi) · Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 45 mi) · Al Ain International Airport (AAN, 62 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
IST Istanbul 11h 15m EYGAJU → KCTK Istanbul (IST) to Astana flights
TBS Tbilisi 11h 35m EY → KC Tbilisi (TBS) to Astana flights
SVO Moscow 13h 35m EYGA → SU Moscow (SVO) to Astana flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 16h 9m DEEYLH → KCLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Astana flights
PRG Prague 17h 50m EYJX → DV Prague (PRG) to Astana flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 22h 20m PC → PC Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Astana flights
HKG Hong Kong 23h 40m EYHX → CX Hong Kong (HKG) to Astana flights
ICN Seoul 26h 45m EYLYMS → CXKCOZ Seoul (ICN) to Astana flights
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Abu Dhabi to Astana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between AUH and NQZ, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to NQZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
IST ~11h 15m TBS ~11h 35m SVO ~13h 35m FRA ~16h 9m PRG ~17h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
848
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Astana from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport.
Metric AUH→NQZ DXB→NQZ
Distance from AUH – 72 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – 14
Dubai (DXB) to Astana flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Astana is 1 hour ahead of Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · NQZ: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 7:00 PM in Astana.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 30 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the entry date. Registration with migration authorities within 3 days of arrival is mandatory for stays exceeding 5 days.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

Facts

AUH–NQZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Astana route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUH
Full nameZayed International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: NQZ
Full nameNursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
IATA / ICAONQZ / UACC
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Elevation1,165 ft / 355 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to NQZ flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include İstanbul, Tbilisi and Sheremetyevo.
Astana is 1 hour ahead of Abu Dhabi.
Nearby alternatives include DXB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via İstanbul, Tbilisi and Sheremetyevo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB).