Astana to Almaty (NQZ–ALA) — 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.
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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC Air Astana Also: EY | 67 | 320, 321, 32Q, 333 | 1h40-1h50 | – | – | EY |
| DV SCAT | 11 | 735, 738 | 1h40 | – | – | – |
| LH Lufthansa | 4 | 333, 343 | 1h35-1h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Almaty from Astana
| Metric | NQZ→ALA | KGF→ALA | KOV→ALA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NQZ | – | 125 mi | 178 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 131 | 6 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 30m | 2h |
Travel Essentials
NQZ: +05 · ALA: +05
When it's 6:00 PM in Astana, it's 6:00 PM in Almaty.
NQZ–ALA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NQZ to ALA
Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) and Almaty International Airport (ALA) are connected by nonstop service from Air Astana, SCAT and Lufthansa. With 131 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
NQZ to ALA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NQZ to ALA is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 591 miles (951 km). There are approximately 131 weekly flights outbound and 138 return, totaling 269 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Taraz, Oskemen and Shymkent. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Karaganda (KGF) and Kokshetau (KOV).