Astana to Almaty (NQZ–ALA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| 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 | – | – | – |
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 | 139 | 9 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 45m | 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 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).