Planning a flight from Astana to Yekaterinburg? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find a suitable flight, compare airline offers, book a seat and pay for the ticket online by bank card.
This page gathers the key details of the route: distance and flight time, schedule and frequency, the list of airlines, price guidelines, plus information about the arrival airport and the main sights of the city.
General information about flights between Astana and Yekaterinburg
The distance between Astana and Yekaterinburg is about 943 km and a direct flight takes roughly 1 hour 55 minutes. There is no time difference between the cities, so you will not need to change your watch. Citizens of Kazakhstan do not need a visa: travel within the EAEU is visa-free, although a valid international passport is required for the flight; check the current rules before your trip. The route is popular with business passengers, students and travellers heading to the Urals for work or to visit family.
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Astana — Yekaterinburg flight schedule
Direct flights from Astana to Yekaterinburg operate daily and take about 1 hour 55 minutes. An evening departure gets you to Yekaterinburg the same day.
Frequency and departure times depend on the season and the day of the week, and fares are dynamic and change during the day. Check the exact schedule for your dates in the Freedom Travel search.
How much does a flight from Astana to Yekaterinburg cost
The fare depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, the fare type and how far in advance you book. The Freedom Travel search shows the current price for your dates with all fees included, and payment is made online by bank card.
Which airlines fly the Astana — Yekaterinburg route
- Red Wings — direct flights
- Other carriers offer connecting options through Russian cities, and such itineraries take longer
The full list of airlines and available flights for your dates is shown in the Freedom Travel search.
How to get from Astana to Yekaterinburg: flight options
A direct flight is the fastest way: about 1 hour 55 minutes in the air and no connections.
Connecting itineraries are possible through large Russian hubs such as Moscow; they can be cheaper, but the total travel time grows several times over.
When comparing options, look at the length of the layover, the arrival time and the baggage rules as well as the fare. Also check whether a transit visa is required if the connection is in a third country.
Find return flights from Yekaterinburg to Astana
Yekaterinburg airport
Flights arrive at Koltsovo International Airport (SVX), about 16 km south-east of the centre of Yekaterinburg. Bus number 1 and minibuses run to the city, and taxis are also available.
What to see in Yekaterinburg
Yekaterinburg is the largest city of the Urals and the unofficial capital of the region on the border of Europe and Asia, where constructivist architecture and industrial heritage meet a lively modern cultural scene.
- Church on the Blood — a church on the site where the family of the last Russian emperor was executed
- Europe-Asia border — a symbolic obelisk on the notional border of the two continents near the city
- Plotinka — the historic dam of the city pond and the main promenade on the Iset river
- Yeltsin Center — a museum and public centre devoted to the recent history of Russia
- Vysotsky skyscraper — an observation deck with a panorama of the city
- Literary Quarter — a museum complex of old mansions in the centre
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