Cheap flights from Urumqi to Astana

Start by checking fares as soon as your dates are even partly fixed, since the cheapest seats on a route can disappear quickly. February is the cheapest month in the data shown here, while December and January can be affected by holiday travel and the city's summer and school holidays can affect fares.

If you can move your trip by a few days, compare nearby dates in the price calendar rather than one fixed day. Midweek departures are often easier to price than weekend ones, and public holidays can change the pattern for both cities.

Start with what the fare includes: a basic ticket may cover only a small cabin bag, while a higher fare can add checked baggage, seat choice or a meal. The named carriers on this route are FlyArystan, SCAT JSC Aircompany, Air Astana, Uzbekistan Airways, Hahn Air Technologies, Dragonair, Shandong Airlines, China Southern Airlines, 9Air and Sky Jet Aviation Ltd, and they do not all sell the same kind of ticket.

Some itineraries are direct and others connect, sometimes on separate tickets, so compare the whole journey rather than the first price you see. Read the fare rules for changes, refunds and baggage before you book, because the cheapest combination may not be the most flexible.

You land at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, which is outside Astana rather than in the centre, so allow time for the transfer into town. Buses, taxis and ride services are the usual ways to cover that last part of the journey.

Check which terminal your flight uses before you travel, and keep your passport and any visa documents handy at arrival. If you land late, arrange your transfer in advance rather than relying on the last public transport.

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 itinerary is direct or connects through another city, because flights on separate tickets are not protected if one is delayed.
• Check baggage allowances and fees before paying, especially on the lowest fare.
• Check the departure airport and terminal, even though Urumqi has one airport listed here.
• Check entry requirements for Kazakhstan for your nationality before booking.
• Check nearby dates in the price calendar, since February is the cheapest month in this data.
• Check that your passport name matches the ticket exactly.