Dubai to Astana (DXB–NQZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FZ1303
FZ flydubai
7M8
9:25 PM
+04 T3
3:10 AM+1
+05
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2194
EK Emirates
7M8
9:25 PM
+04 T3
3:10 AM+1
+05
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2195
EK Emirates
7M8
4:10 AM
+05
8:30 AM
+04
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
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FZ1304
FZ flydubai
7M8
6:45 AM
+05
11:46 AM
+04
6h 1m
M T W T F S S
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KC205
KC Air Astana
32Q
7:45 AM
+05 T1
11:50 AM
+04
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KC207
KC Air Astana
32Q
2:00 PM
+05 T1
6:00 PM
+04
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Dubai to Astana
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,974 mi 4h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 11 1-stop hubs

DXB–NQZ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates and flydubai lead the route. The flight covers 1,974 miles in approximately 4h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–NQZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 7 7M8 4h45
FZ flydubai 7 7M8 4h45
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – EK, FZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK + FZ (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DXB to NQZ direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
24
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to NQZ.
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One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
413
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 7:00 PM in Astana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,974 mi / 3,177 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 45m.
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.

Getting to DXB

Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.

DXB–NQZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Astana route.
Route details
Distance1,974 mi / 3,177 km
Flight time4h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 24 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: NQZ
IATA / ICAONQZ / UACC
TimezoneAsia/Qostanay
Elevation1,165 ft / 355 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to NQZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport take approximately 4h 45m. The route covers 1,974 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Emirates and flydubai.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from DXB to NQZ. The return direction has about 24 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GYD, IST, SAW, ALA, XIY, PEK, URC, AYT, LED, PRG and BEG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Astana is 1 hour ahead of Dubai.
Yes, return flights from NQZ to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DXB to NQZ

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates and flydubai. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DXB to NQZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to NQZ ranges from 4 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,974 miles (3,177 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via GYD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.