Astana to Atyrau (NQZ–GUW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
KC981
KC Air Astana
320
6:20 AM
+05 T2
9:05 AM
+05
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DV765
DV SCAT
738
8:50 AM
+05 T2
11:20 AM
+05
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KC983
KC Air Astana
321
8:20 PM
+05 T2
10:50 PM
+05
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KC982
KC Air Astana
320
5:00 PM
+05
7:15 PM
+05
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DV766
DV SCAT
738
5:15 PM
+05
7:35 PM
+05
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Astana to Atyrau
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 926 mi 2h 30m nonstop 6 1-stop hubs

NQZ–GUW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Astana and SCAT lead the route. The flight covers 926 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NQZ–GUW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KC Air Astana 14 320, 321 2h30-2h45
DV SCAT 7 738 2h30
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – KC
321 Airbus A321 – KC
738 Boeing 737-800 – DV
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DV + KC (21 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 GUW direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NQZ to GUW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
87
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
0h
Atyrau is 0 hours the same as Astana.
NQZ: +05 · GUW: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Astana, it's 6:00 PM in Atyrau.
Distance & Flight Time
926 mi / 1,490 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m to 2h 45m.

NQZ–GUW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Astana to Atyrau route.
Route details
Distance926 mi / 1,490 km
Flight time2h 30m to 2h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 14 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: NQZ
IATA / ICAONQZ / UACC
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Elevation1,165 ft / 355 m
Destination: GUW
IATA / ICAOGUW / UATG
TimezoneAsia/Aqtau
Elevation-72 ft / -22 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NQZ to GUW flights.
Nonstop flights from Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Atyrau International Airport take approximately 2h 30m to 2h 45m. The route covers 926 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: SCAT and Air Astana.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from NQZ to GUW. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GYD, IST, CIT, ALA, SAW and DMB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from GUW to NQZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 GUW

Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) and Atyrau International Airport (GUW) are connected by nonstop service from SCAT and Air Astana. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

NQZ to GUW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NQZ to GUW ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 926 miles (1,490 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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