Air tickets Astana — Istanbul

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General information about flights between Astana and Istanbul

The Astana — Istanbul route is one of the most in-demand among residents of Kazakhstan, especially during the summer holiday season. A visa-free regime applies between Kazakhstan and Turkey for Kazakh citizens, which makes flights from Astana especially popular both for leisure and business trips.

A direct flight lasts about 5 hours 30 minutes. Departures are made from Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport, with arrival at one of Istanbul's two airports: Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) and the new Istanbul Airport (IST).

Astana — Istanbul flight schedule

Flight frequency:

Astana — Istanbul flights operate daily. Especially frequently in the spring-summer period. Airlines offer morning, evening and night departures, including on weekends.

Travel time:

The distance between Astana and Istanbul is about 3,400 km. A direct flight takes about 6 hours. The time may vary depending on weather conditions and airport congestion.

Best time to book:

It is most cost-effective to buy tickets to Istanbul 30–45 days before departure. This is because the cheapest tickets are snapped up the fastest. The closer the departure date, the higher the price.

The best time to buy is on weekdays, early in the morning and at midday. Tickets are most expensive on Friday and weekends.

How much does a flight from Astana to Istanbul cost

There is no fixed price for the Astana — Istanbul flight: it depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, whether the itinerary has connections and how far ahead you book. Current fares for your dates are in Freedom Travel search, where the total including fees is shown up front and you can pay by card online.

Which airlines fly the Astana — Istanbul route

• Air Astana
• Turkish Airlines
• Pegasus Airlines
• AJet
• Azerbaijan Airlines
• SCAT
• FlyArystan
• Uzbekistan Airways
• Lot Polish Airlines

How to get from Astana to Istanbul: flight options

Direct flights:

Direct flights from Astana to Istanbul are operated by Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines and Air Astana. This is the most convenient option — without layovers and with a standard travel time of 5:35 - 5:50 minutes.

Connecting flights:

Routes with a layover from Astana are possible via:

• Almaty, Aktau, Atyrau, Shymkent, Tashkent, Baku, Tbilisi, Ankara, Antalya, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other cities.

Comparison of options:

• A direct flight — fast, convenient, less stress and fewer delays;
• A flight with a layover may be more cost-effective, especially with early booking;
• Take into account additional fees, waiting time and possible visa requirements if a visa is needed in the transit zone.

Find return flights from Istanbul to Astana

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul has two airports: the new international Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW), which handles flights of Pegasus Airlines and other low-cost carriers.

Istanbul International Airport is one of the largest aviation hubs in the world and Turkey's main transit hub. It opened in 2019 to replace Atatürk Airport and is among the top 3 largest airports on the planet by designed capacity.

The airport serves up to 150 million passengers a year, making it a key transit center of Eurasia.

It operates direct flights to more than 300 destinations and provides connections between Europe, Asia, North America, the Middle East and Africa.

Both airports are equipped with modern infrastructure, rest areas, Duty Free, cafés, and transport to the city center.

What to see in Istanbul

Istanbul is a city at the junction of Europe and Asia, rich in history and culture:

• The Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia;
• Topkapı Palace and the Basilica Cistern;
• The Grand Bazaar, the Egyptian Bazaar, Istiklal Street;
• Boat trips along the Bosphorus;
• The panorama from the Galata Tower and colorful street cafés.

A big guide to Istanbul: sights, food and beaches

A trip from Astana to Istanbul is not just a flight, but an exciting journey to history, cuisine and a unique atmosphere. And with Freedom Travel you can easily find the flight you need and buy a ticket at the best price — quickly, conveniently and safely!