Dalaman to Astana (DLM–NQZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DLM–NQZ had nonstop service from Air Astana, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,304 miles in 5h 15m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC Air Astana | 2 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Astana from Dalaman
| Metric | DLM→NQZ | BJV→NQZ | AYT→NQZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DLM | – | 72 mi | 112 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | – | 2 | 14 |
| Flight time | 5h 15m | 5h | 4h 45m |
Travel Essentials
DLM: +03 · NQZ: +05
When it's 6:00 PM in Dalaman, it's 8:00 PM in Astana.
Turkish passport holders enter Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 30 days per visit. The total stay cannot exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. You receive a stamp at immigration. Turkey and Kazakhstan share Turkic cultural and linguistic roots, and the visa exemption reflects the close bilateral relationship.
At Almaty (ALA) or Nursultan Nazarbayev (NQZ) airports, immigration is a quick passport stamp with no forms to fill out. For stays beyond 30 days, apply for a visa at the Kazakh Embassy in Ankara before departure. Registration with migration police is not required for stays under 30 days.
Turkish Airlines operates direct flights from Istanbul (IST) to Almaty in about 5 hours 30 minutes and to Astana in about 5 hours. Air Astana also flies both routes. Kazakhstan uses the Kazakhstani tenge (KZT), trading at roughly 14 KZT per TRY 1. Card payments work at shops and restaurants in Almaty and Astana. ATMs dispense tenge. Winter temperatures in both cities drop below minus 15 degrees Celsius in January. The Almaty metro has a single line with 11 stations and costs KZT 80 per ride.
DLM–NQZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DLM to NQZ
Dalaman International Airport (DLM) and Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) had nonstop service from Air Astana, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
DLM to NQZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DLM to NQZ is about 5 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,304 miles (3,707 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via İstanbul, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and Sheremetyevo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bodrum (BJV) and Antalya (AYT).