Pendik, Istanbul to Astana (SAW–NQZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SAW–NQZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Pegasus leads the route. The flight covers 2,109 miles in approximately 4h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC Pegasus | 6 | 321 | 4h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Astana from Pendik, Istanbul
| Metric | SAW→NQZ | IST→NQZ |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAW | – | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 6 | 25 |
| Flight time | 4h 50m | 4h 45m |
Travel Essentials
SAW: +03 · NQZ: +05
When it's 6:00 PM in Pendik, Istanbul, it's 8:00 PM in Astana.
Turkish passport holders enter Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 30 days per visit. The total stay cannot exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. You receive a stamp at immigration. Turkey and Kazakhstan share Turkic cultural and linguistic roots, and the visa exemption reflects the close bilateral relationship.
At Almaty (ALA) or Nursultan Nazarbayev (NQZ) airports, immigration is a quick passport stamp with no forms to fill out. For stays beyond 30 days, apply for a visa at the Kazakh Embassy in Ankara before departure. Registration with migration police is not required for stays under 30 days.
Turkish Airlines operates direct flights from Istanbul (IST) to Almaty in about 5 hours 30 minutes and to Astana in about 5 hours. Air Astana also flies both routes. Kazakhstan uses the Kazakhstani tenge (KZT), trading at roughly 14 KZT per TRY 1. Card payments work at shops and restaurants in Almaty and Astana. ATMs dispense tenge. Winter temperatures in both cities drop below minus 15 degrees Celsius in January. The Almaty metro has a single line with 11 stations and costs KZT 80 per ride.
SAW–NQZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SAW to NQZ
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SAW to NQZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAW to NQZ is about 4 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,109 miles (3,394 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Atyrau, Antalya and Aktobe. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Istanbul (IST).