Astana to Ankara (NQZ–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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7:40 AM
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Astana to Ankara
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,980 mi 5h 25m nonstop -2h behind 10 1-stop hubs

NQZ–ESB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. AJet leads the route. The flight covers 1,980 miles in approximately 5h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NQZ–ESB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VF AJet 2 73H 5h25 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VF (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NQZ to ESB direction.
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Wed
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Sat
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
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Afternoon/evening departures
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Nonstop flights
2
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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NQZ to ESB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
VKO ~13h 25m SAW ~16h 23m AYT ~16h 25m ALA ~17h 22m TAS ~17h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
289
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.
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Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Astana, it's 4:00 PM in Ankara.
Distance & Flight Time
1,980 mi / 3,186 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 25m.
Facts

NQZ–ESB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Astana to Ankara route.
Route details
Distance1,980 mi / 3,186 km
Flight time5h 25m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: NQZ
Full nameNursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
IATA / ICAONQZ / UACC
TimezoneAsia/Qostanay
Elevation1,165 ft / 355 m
Destination: ESB
Full nameEsenboğa International Airport
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NQZ to ESB flights.
Nonstop flights from Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Esenboğa International Airport take approximately 5h 25m. The route covers 1,980 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: AJet.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from NQZ to ESB.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VKO, SAW, AYT, ALA, TAS, IST, BEG, MED, DXB and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ankara is 2 hours behind Astana.
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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 NQZ to ESB

Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) are connected by nonstop service from AJet. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NQZ to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NQZ to ESB ranges from 5 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,980 miles (3,186 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via VKO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.