Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Astana
You are planning a trip to Kazakhstan and need to decide when to fly and whether a direct service is available. There are no non-stop options from Edinburgh to Astana, so you must choose connecting flights with one airline or two separate tickets. Check which airlines offer the best connections for your dates.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 3.7 | 24 Nov 2026 | from $308 | Search 24 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 9 Nov 2026 | from $508 | Search 9 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 11 Jan 2027 | from $707 | Search 11 Jan 2027 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.4 | 11 Jan 2027 | from $798 | Search 11 Jan 2027 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 2 Dec 2026 | from $1,001 | Search 2 Dec 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 11 Jan 2027 | from $1,333 | Search 11 Jan 2027 | |
| with a stop | — | 22 Nov 2026 | from $1,479 | Search 22 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 5 Feb 2027 | from $4,166 | Search 5 Feb 2027 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.0 | 21 Dec 2026 | from $4,419 | Search 21 Dec 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.3 | 20 Nov 2026 | from $10,534 | Search 20 Nov 2026 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 2 November 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: November — from $308.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | from $308 | 24 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $954 | 21 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $707 | 11 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $798 | 18 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $317 | 3 Mar 2027 | |
| September 2027 | from $335 | 25 Sept 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | Edinburgh EDI | 11 km |
| Astana | Nursultan Nazarbayev Int. Airport NQZ | 18 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
The period before and after November tends to have lighter travel demand on this route. You can find better availability in late October or early December when school holidays are not yet at peak levels. November itself offers lower fares because it falls between busy seasons. Avoid booking during major festivals if you want steady prices.
Airlines and what to expect
The route mixes budget carriers and legacy airlines, each offering different connection options. Jet2 and Eurowings provide lower fares but may charge extra for checked baggage. Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Edelweiss Air, Hainan Airlines, and Pegasus all operate connecting services through their hubs.
Arriving — Astana
Before you land in Astana, confirm your transport from Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport. The terminal sits outside the city centre, and public transit or taxi options are available. Plan how you will reach your hotel, especially if arriving late at night. Some carriers include baggage allowance while others do not.
Before you go: Kazakhstan
- 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 before you book
- Check whether your connection requires a new ticket or stays on the same booking.
- Confirm if low-cost carriers include checked luggage in the base fare.
- Verify visa requirements for entering Kazakhstan before departure.
- Review whether November weather affects ground transport availability.
- Make sure your airline operates flights to Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport directly.
Frequently asked questions
Edinburgh – Astana: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for November 2026 — $308. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Edinburgh – Astana: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: Pegasus, Jet2, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Emirates, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Eurowings, Hainan Airlines.
Edinburgh – Astana: are there direct flights?
Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Astana?
The distance is about 4,713 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 6 h 12 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.
Which airports serve Edinburgh – Astana?
Edinburgh: Edinburgh (EDI). Astana: Nursultan Nazarbayev Int. Airport (NQZ).
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Astana?
Astana is 5 h ahead of Edinburgh.
Edinburgh — more routes
| To | Airline | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | Ryanair UK | direct | 26 Nov 2026 | from $21 |
| Rzeszow | Ryanair | direct | 3 Feb 2027 | from $36 |
| Vienna | Ryanair | direct | 22 Nov 2026 | from $40 |
| Prague | Ryanair | direct | 14 Nov 2026 | from $54 |
| Krakow | Ryanair | direct | 21 Nov 2026 | from $60 |
| Antalya | Sun Express | direct | 11 Nov 2026 | from $72 |
| Budapest | Ryanair | direct | 20 Nov 2026 | from $78 |
| Warsaw | Ryanair | direct | 12 Nov 2026 | from $87 |
| Bucharest | Ryanair UK | direct | 5 Nov 2026 | from $105 |
| Chisinau | Lufthansa | with a stop | 5 Nov 2026 | from $469 |
Astana — flights from other cities
| From | Airline | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antalya | Pegasus | with a stop | 19 Nov 2026 | from $174 |
| Istanbul | Turkish Airlines | with a stop | 21 Dec 2026 | from $182 |
| Baku | Air Astana | with a stop | 18 Nov 2026 | from $206 |
| Warsaw | LOT Polish Airlines | with a stop | 20 Nov 2026 | from $397 |
| Krakow | Turkish Airlines | with a stop | 17 Nov 2026 | from $415 |
| Budapest | Turkish Airlines | with a stop | 3 Nov 2026 | from $625 |