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

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VF Valuair
7M8
7:20 AM
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10:40 AM
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Astana to Ankara
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,980 mi 5h 20m nonstop -2h behind 12 1-stop hubs

NQZ–ESB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Valuair leads the route. The flight covers 1,980 miles in approximately 5h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 12 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 Valuair 2 7M8 5h20 – – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 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.
Mon
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Tue
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Wed
1
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Thu
0
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Fri
0
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Sat
1
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Sun
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NQZ to ESB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
449
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
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 20m.
Facts

NQZ–ESB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Astana to Ankara route.
Route details
Distance1,980 mi / 3,186 km
Flight time5h 20m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: NQZ
Full nameNursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
IATA / ICAONQZ / UACC
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
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 20m. The route covers 1,980 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Valuair.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from NQZ to ESB.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SSH, VKO, SAW, IST, FRA, TAS, AYT, ALA, GYD, DXB, MED and BEG. 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 Valuair. 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 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,980 miles (3,186 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via SSH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.