Cheap flights from Chisinau to Astana

Book well ahead for this route, because connecting itineraries can sell out or jump in price as the departure gets closer. March is the cheapest month in the price calendar, while October to June and August are the months with listed fares, so a spring departure is often easier on the budget than a December holiday one. Compare midweek and weekend dates, since availability and fares can differ. If you can be flexible, check a few adjacent dates before locking in the connection.

The mix of carriers on this route is wide: Pegasus, Sun Express, Azerbaijan Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Tarom, Air China, Austrian, HiSky and Fly Dubai all appear, and their fare rules are not the same. None of the listed services is nonstop, so every option includes at least one connection and the total journey time depends on the hub and the layover. Compare baggage, seat selection, meals and change rules before choosing, because the lowest headline fare can be the one with the most extras to add.

As the city's main airport, Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport concentrates arrivals in one facility, which makes transfers predictable but can involve queues and a longer walk to the exit. Taxis and buses are the usual ways into central Astana, and the ride can take longer at busy hours. Check your terminal, allow time for immigration, and agree the taxi price or use an official rank before leaving the building.

Currency

KZT (₸)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 220 V

Language

Kazakh, Russian

Emergency number

112, 101, 102

Driving side

right

Calling code

+7

Internet domain

.kz, .қаз

Population of Astana

1.1 M (2019)

Time zone

UTC+05 (Asia/Almaty)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check what the fare includes, especially cabin baggage, checked baggage, seat selection and meals.
• Check the connection airport and layover length, because a cheaper ticket can mean a longer wait.
• Check the departure and arrival airports named on the ticket, including the terminal at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport.
• Check your documents for Kazakhstan before booking, including passport validity and any visa or entry rules that apply to you.
• Check dates around school holidays and Christmas, since March is the cheapest month in the price calendar.
• Check midweek and adjacent dates, because a one-day shift can change both the fare and the connection.