How long is the flight from Astana to Istanbul Airport?

A quick flight from Astana to Istanbul Airport can take about 6h. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £252. Astana and Istanbul Airport are separated by a distance of 2118 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Weekly flight availability from Astana to Istanbul Airport

The most flights from NQZ to IST are scheduled on a Friday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from Astana to Istanbul Airport?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Astana to Istanbul Airport on time: Air Astana (86%), Turkish Airlines (76%), MIAT Mongolian (33%).

What airport do you fly from for flights from Astana to Istanbul?

Most people fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl (NQZ) if they book a flight from Astana to Istanbul. On average, Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl has 4 outbound flights to Istanbul per day from 0 airlines. Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl is conveniently located just 8.8 mi from Astana’s city center.

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00:00-04:00

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17:25-21:25

Nonstop6h 00m

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00:00-04:00

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£176

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NQZ Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl - IST Istanbul

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17:25-21:25

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Astana to Istanbul Airport?

The price you pay for your flight from Astana to Istanbul Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 74 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Astana to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Astana to Istanbul Airport (average of £236). Flying from Astana to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £359). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NQZ to IST?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Astana to Istanbul Airport as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Astana to Istanbul Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Astana to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between £270 and £317 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £252 on Turkish Airlines (7 Dec–12 Dec).

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Astana to Istanbul?
Most people fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl (NQZ) if they book a flight from Astana to Istanbul. On average, Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl has 4 outbound flights to Istanbul per day from 0 airlines. Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl is conveniently located just 8.8 mi from Astana’s city center.
How long is the flight from Astana to Istanbul Airport?
A quick flight from Astana to Istanbul Airport can take about 6h. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £252. Astana and Istanbul Airport are separated by a distance of 2118 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most reliable airlines from Astana to Istanbul Airport?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Astana to Istanbul Airport on time: Air Astana (86%), Turkish Airlines (76%), MIAT Mongolian (33%).
Can I find deals for flights from Astana to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Astana to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Astana to Istanbul?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Astana to Istanbul.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Astana to Istanbul?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Astana to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Astana to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Astana to Istanbul Airport (average of £236). Flying from Astana to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £359). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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The price you pay for your flight from Astana to Istanbul Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 74 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Astana to Istanbul Airport?

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Astana to Istanbul Airport as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Astana to Istanbul Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Astana to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between £270 and £317 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £252 on Turkish Airlines (7 Dec–12 Dec).

Weekly flight availability from Astana to Istanbul Airport

The most flights from NQZ to IST are scheduled on a Friday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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Astana to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between £270 and £317 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £252 on Turkish Airlines (7 Dec–12 Dec).