Astana to Almaty (NQZ–ALA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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591 mi airlines 139/wk
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Flight Schedule 43 flights Verified 37m ago
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EY5289+1
EY Etihad
321
1:50 AM
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3:40 AM
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KC622
KC Air Astana
321
7:10 AM
+05 T2
9:00 AM
+05
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KC652
KC Air Astana
321
8:45 AM
+05 T2
10:30 AM
+05
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EY5285cs
EY Etihad
321
9:25 AM
+05 T2
11:05 AM
+05
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KC852+1
KC Air Astana
321
9:55 AM
+05 T2
11:40 AM
+05
1h 45m
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DV714
DV SCAT
737
11:00 AM
+05 T2
12:50 PM
+05
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EY5286cs
EY Etihad
32S
2:35 PM
+05 T2
4:15 PM
+05
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KC854+1
KC Air Astana
321
2:40 PM
+05 T2
4:35 PM
+05
1h 55m
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KC642
KC Air Astana
321
4:10 PM
+05 T2
5:55 PM
+05
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EY5288cs
EY Etihad
32S
5:40 PM
+05 T2
7:25 PM
+05
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KC954+1
KC Air Astana
321
6:00 PM
+05 T2
7:50 PM
+05
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KC9540
KC Air Astana
321
6:40 PM
+05 T2
8:30 PM
+05
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KC996+1
KC Air Astana
321
7:25 PM
+05 T2
9:15 PM
+05
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EY5291cs
EY Etihad
321
7:30 PM
+05 T2
9:10 PM
+05
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DV704
DV SCAT
738
8:00 PM
+05 T2
9:40 PM
+05
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EY5290cs
EY Etihad
321
8:30 PM
+05 T2
10:10 PM
+05
1h 40m
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KC992+1
KC Air Astana
763
8:40 PM
+05 T2
10:30 PM
+05
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DV734
DV SCAT
737
9:10 PM
+05 T2
11:05 PM
+05
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DV744
DV SCAT
735
9:20 PM
+05 T2
11:00 PM
+05
1h 40m
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EY5287+1
EY Etihad
32Q
10:25 PM
+05 T2
12:05 AM+1
+05
1h 40m
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LH646
LH Lufthansa
333
11:25 PM
+05 T1
1:15 AM+1
+05
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LH648
LH Lufthansa
343
1:05 AM
+05 T2
2:55 AM
+05
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DV703
DV SCAT
738
5:20 AM
+05 T1
7:00 AM
+05
1h 40m
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KC651+1
KC Air Astana
320
5:50 AM
+05 T1
7:40 AM
+05
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EY5273cs
EY Etihad
321
5:55 AM
+05 T1
7:40 AM
+05
1h 45m
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EY5274cs
EY Etihad
320
6:40 AM
+05 T1
8:20 AM
+05
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KC851+1
KC Air Astana
321
7:05 AM
+05 T1
8:50 AM
+05
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KC621
KC Air Astana
32Q
10:10 AM
+05 T1
12:00 PM
+05
1h 50m
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EY5275cs
EY Etihad
32S
11:50 AM
+05 T1
1:35 PM
+05
1h 45m
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KC853+1
KC Air Astana
321
11:50 AM
+05 T1
1:40 PM
+05
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KC641+1
KC Air Astana
321
12:40 PM
+05 T1
2:25 PM
+05
1h 45m
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EY5272cs
EY Etihad
32S
1:25 PM
+05 T1
3:10 PM
+05
1h 45m
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KC953
KC Air Astana
321
3:10 PM
+05 T1
5:00 PM
+05
1h 50m
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KC9530
KC Air Astana
321
3:50 PM
+05 T1
5:40 PM
+05
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KC995+1
KC Air Astana
321
4:35 PM
+05 T1
6:20 PM
+05
1h 45m
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EY5280cs
EY Etihad
321
4:45 PM
+05 T1
6:30 PM
+05
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EY5279cs
EY Etihad
763
5:45 PM
+05 T1
7:30 PM
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KC991+1
KC Air Astana
763
5:50 PM
+05 T1
7:40 PM
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DV713
DV SCAT
737
6:20 PM
+05 T1
8:00 PM
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DV733
DV SCAT
737
6:25 PM
+05 T1
8:10 PM
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KC855
KC Air Astana
321
7:25 PM
+05 T1
9:15 PM
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DV743
DV SCAT
738
8:40 PM
+05 T1
10:40 PM
+05
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KC615
KC Air Astana
321
8:50 PM
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Astana to Almaty
3 carriers, 139 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 139 Flights/wk 591 mi 1h 40m nonstop 24 1-stop hubs

NQZ–ALA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Astana, SCAT and Lufthansa lead the route. The flight covers 591 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NQZ–ALA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KC Air Astana Also: EY 61 321, 763 1h45-1h55 EY
DV SCAT 27 735, 737, 738 1h40-1h55
LH Lufthansa 2 333 1h50
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – EY, KC
32Q Airbus A321neo – EY
32S Airbus A321 – EY
333 Airbus A330-300 – LH
735 Boeing 737-500 – DV
737 Boeing 737-700 – DV
738 Boeing 737-800 – DV
763 Boeing 767-300 – KC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DV + KC + LH (90 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, NQZ to ALA direction.
Mon
21
flights
Tue
20
flights
Wed
20
flights
Thu
20
flights
Fri
20
flights
Sat
20
flights
Sun
18
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
21
Nonstop flights
139
Outbound / wk
144
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NQZ to ALA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
409
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.

Other ways to reach Almaty from Astana

Nearby airports with service to Almaty International Airport.
Metric NQZ→ALA KGF→ALA KOV→ALA
Distance from NQZ 125 mi 178 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 139 9 2
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 45m 2h
Airports within 200 miles of NQZ with service to Almaty International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Almaty is 0 hours the same as Astana.
NQZ: +05 · ALA: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Astana, it's 6:00 PM in Almaty.
Distance & Flight Time
591 mi / 951 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m to 1h 55m.

NQZ–ALA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Astana to Almaty route.
Route details
Distance591 mi / 951 km
Flight time1h 40m to 1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights139 out / 144 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: NQZ
IATA / ICAONQZ / UACC
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Elevation1,165 ft / 355 m
Destination: ALA
IATA / ICAOALA / UAAA
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation2,234 ft / 681 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NQZ to ALA flights.
Nonstop flights from Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty International Airport take approximately 1h 40m to 1h 55m. The route covers 591 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: SCAT, Air Astana and Lufthansa. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 139 nonstop flights per week from NQZ to ALA. The return direction has about 144 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DMB, UKK, XIY, URC, AKX, MSQ, KSN, PEK, MED, SCO, GUW, CIT, SVO, VKO, AYT, SYX, TAS, PLX, SAW, GYD, DXB, IST, ICN and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ALA to NQZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KGF and KOV. 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.

Flights from NQZ to ALA

Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) and Almaty International Airport (ALA) are connected by nonstop service from SCAT, Air Astana and Lufthansa. With 139 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

NQZ to ALA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NQZ to ALA ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 591 miles (951 km). There are approximately 139 weekly flights outbound and 144 return, totaling 283 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DMB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Karaganda (KGF) and Kokshetau (KOV).