Cheap flights from Istanbul to Astana

Shoulder weeks around August often offer lower prices than peak travel periods. The cheapest month is August when demand settles after summer holidays. September and late July can also provide good value if your schedule allows flexibility. Avoid booking during major holiday seasons when fares typically rise on this route.

Direct flights operate from Istanbul Airport to Nursultan Nazarbayev Int. Airport with several carriers. Turkish Airlines and Air Astana offer full-service connections with included baggage. Budget options include Ajet, Pegasus, FlyArystan, and SCAT JSC Aircompany where you pay separately for extras like checked luggage. Connecting flights may route through Uzbekistan or Azerbaijan depending on your preferred carrier.

You land at Nursultan Nazarbayev Int. Airport outside the city centre. Taxis and public transport connect to downtown Astana within reasonable time. The airport offers parking and facilities before you depart into the capital. Allow extra time if arriving during busy periods or with connecting flights from other hubs.

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 whether your departure is from Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen since the city has two airports
• Confirm baggage allowances on budget carriers like Ajet, FlyArystan and Pegasus before booking
• Verify connection times if you book separate tickets rather than a single itinerary
• Ensure passports are valid for Kazakhstan entry requirements specific to Turkish citizens
• Consider that August offers lowest fares but also peaks in summer travel demand