Ankara to Astana (ESB–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 6h 50m AZIBPC → PC Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Astana flights
AYT Antalya 6h 55m PCVF → KCPC Antalya (AYT) to Astana flights
IST Istanbul 7h ATB6JU → KCTK Istanbul (IST) to Astana flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 12h 14m LHPCVF → KCLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Astana flights
LED St. Petersburg 16h 55m VF → DV St. Petersburg (LED) to Astana flights
BEG Belgrade 17h 35m VF → DV Belgrade (BEG) to Astana flights
TAS Tashkent 19h 10m VF → HYKC Tashkent (TAS) to Astana flights
WAW Warsaw 20h 15m PC → LO Warsaw (WAW) to Astana flights
SSH Sharm El Sheikh 22h 5m PC → SM Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) to Astana flights
DXB Dubai 28h 45m PC → EKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Astana flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Ankara to Astana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ESB to NQZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
SAW ~6h 50m AYT ~6h 55m IST ~7h 0m BJV ~7h 53m DLM ~8h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
644
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Astana is 2 hours ahead of Ankara.
ESB: +03 · NQZ: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Ankara, it's 8:00 PM in Astana.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

ESB–NQZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ankara to Astana route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ESB
Full nameEsenboğa International Airport
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 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 ESB to NQZ flights.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, Antalya and İstanbul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to NQZ and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Astana is 2 hours ahead of Ankara.
Yes, return flights from NQZ to ESB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, Antalya and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.