Cheap flights from Porto to Astana

Book as early as you can once your dates are fixed, because a route with no direct flights leaves fewer workable itineraries and the cheaper connecting options go first. January is the cheapest month among those with listed fares, while February, March and April can also be reasonable if you avoid school holidays and the year-end period.

November and December sit closer to holiday travel, and Astana's winter can make late arrivals and short connections less comfortable. Weekdays are often easier to price than weekends, and an early departure leaves more room to recover if a connection slips.

Turkish Airlines is the first carrier named for this route, and it is followed by TAP Portugal, Portug, Lufthansa, LOT Polish Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Air France. All of these itineraries connect, so the difference between them is less about a nonstop flight and more about connection time, overnight stops and how the fare is sold.

The facts do not label any carrier as low-cost or full-service, so check whether checked baggage, meals and seat selection are included before you pay. A cheaper fare can become expensive if it needs a second bag or a hotel night at the connection, while a higher fare may be worth it when the connection is short and protected on one ticket.

Arriving late changes the whole evening, because Nursultan Nazarbayev Int. Airport is outside Astana's centre and transport, food and mobile data are harder to sort out after a long connection. If your flight lands in the evening, arrange the ride before you leave Porto and keep the address of your accommodation in both languages.

The airport is the city's main gateway, and the usual way in is by taxi or pre-booked car, with public transport less useful at night. Watch for terminal details, document checks and the extra time that a capital-city arrival can add after an overnight or multi-stop journey.

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 checked baggage, seat selection and meals are included in the fare you see, because connections can be sold on separate rules.
• Confirm which airport your ticket names for departure and arrival, since city names alone do not tell you the terminal or connection airport.
• Allow enough connection time between flights and check whether your bags are checked through.
• Keep your passport and any required documents for Kazakhstan ready before online check-in.
• Compare January with the other priced months before booking, because the lowest fare is not always available on your dates.
• Check late-arrival transport from Nursultan Nazarbayev Int. Airport before you book an evening flight.