Astana to Frankfurt am Main (NQZ–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LH648+2
LH Lufthansa
343
4:10 AM
+05 T1
8:40 AM
CEST
7h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KC1648cs
KC Air Astana
333
4:10 AM
+05 T1
8:40 AM
CEST
7h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH8121cs
LH Lufthansa
343
4:10 AM
+05 T1
8:40 AM
CEST
7h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KC921+1
KC Air Astana
763
12:10 PM
+05 T1
5:00 PM
CEST
7h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KC1646cs
KC Air Astana
333
12:35 PM
CEST T1
10:15 PM
+05
6h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH646+1
LH Lufthansa
343
12:35 PM
CEST T1
10:15 PM
+05
6h 40m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KC922+1
KC Air Astana
32Q
3:30 PM
CEST T3
1:25 AM+1
+05
6h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PRG Prague 9h 45m DV ACAIAZ Prague (PRG) to Frankfurt am Main flights
IST Istanbul 9h 53m KCTK ACFILA Istanbul (IST) to Frankfurt am Main flights
AYT Antalya 9h 55m KCPC FHLHPC Antalya (AYT) to Frankfurt am Main flights
URA Uralsk 10h 25m EYKC KC Uralsk (URA) to Frankfurt am Main flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 10h 45m PC PCVF Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Frankfurt am Main flights
BEG Belgrade 11h 10m DV ACFBJU Belgrade (BEG) to Frankfurt am Main flights
ALA Almaty 11h 15m DVEYKC KCLH Almaty (ALA) to Frankfurt am Main flights
LCA Larnaca 11h 35m KC 4YLHX3 Larnaca (LCA) to Frankfurt am Main flights
WAW Warsaw 12h 5m LO A3ACAI Warsaw (WAW) to Frankfurt am Main flights
ESB Ankara 12h 25m VF LHPCVF Ankara (ESB) to Frankfurt am Main flights
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Astana to Frankfurt am Main
2 carriers, 13 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,678 mi 7h 30m nonstop -3h behind

NQZ–FRA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Astana and Lufthansa lead the route. The flight covers 2,678 miles in approximately 7h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NQZ–FRA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KC Air Astana 9 333, 763 7h30-7h50
LH Lufthansa 4 343 7h30
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – KC
343 Airbus A340-300 – LH
763 Boeing 767-300 – KC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KC + LH (13 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 FRA direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
4
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NQZ to FRA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,238
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Frankfurt am Main is 3 hours behind Astana.
NQZ: +05 · FRA: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Astana, it's 3:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
Distance & Flight Time
2,678 mi / 4,310 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 30m gate to gate.
Getting from FRA

S8/S9 S-Bahn to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (15 min, €5.65) departs from the basement of Terminal 1 Regional station. For long-distance travel to other German cities, the Fernbahnhof (separate building, connected by walkway) has direct ICE services; check if your train stops here before going into the city.Taxis from Terminal 1/2 to Frankfurt city centre cost €25–40. Rental car agencies are at both terminals. Terminal 2 is connected to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine monorail; allow 5–10 minutes for the transfer. No airport supplement applies to Frankfurt public transit.

Frankfurt am Main Climate

Continental climate with moderate continental influence. Winters are cold (−1 to 5°C) with periodic snow and ice. FRA handles de-icing well but heavy snowfall causes delays across the network. Fog along the Rhine Valley is a significant departure risk in November through January, sometimes persisting until midday.

Summers are warm (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause brief but sharp delays. Spring is mild and damp. Autumn offers the best settled weather. FRA is a major hub. Weather delays cascade through Lufthansa's global network.

NQZ–FRA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Astana to Frankfurt am Main route.
Route details
Distance2,678 mi / 4,310 km
Flight time7h 30m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights13 out / 11 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NQZ
IATA / ICAONQZ / UACC
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Elevation1,165 ft / 355 m
Destination: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NQZ to FRA flights.
Nonstop flights from Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Frankfurt Main Airport take about 7h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 2,678 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from NQZ to FRA: Air Astana and Lufthansa.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Václav Havel, İstanbul and Antalya.
Frankfurt am Main is 3 hours behind Astana.
Yes, return flights from FRA to NQZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 FRA

Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Air Astana and Lufthansa. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NQZ to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NQZ to FRA is about 7 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,678 miles (4,310 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Václav Havel, İstanbul and Antalya. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.