Air tickets Bishkek — Astana

Planning a trip from Bishkek to Astana? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can pick a suitable flight, compare airline offers, reserve a seat and pay for your ticket online without leaving home.

Below is the practical information about the route: distance and flight time, the time difference, the schedule and frequency, the airlines, direct and connecting options, plus details about the arrival airport and the sights of Astana.

General information about flights between Bishkek and Astana

The distance between Bishkek and Astana is about 914 km. A direct flight takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes. The time difference is one hour: Astana (UTC+5) is one hour behind Bishkek (UTC+6). Many foreign nationals may enter Kazakhstan visa-free; the conditions depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. The route links the capitals of two neighbouring countries and is popular with business travellers, students and people visiting relatives.

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Bishkek — Astana flight schedule

Direct flights operate between Bishkek and Astana with a flight time of about 2 hours 20 minutes. The route is currently served around five times a week.

Frequency and departure times change with the season and demand, so the easiest way to check the current schedule is the Freedom Travel search. Fares are dynamic: they depend on demand and on how many seats remain.

How much does a flight from Bishkek to Astana cost

The price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season and how far in advance you book. The Freedom Travel search shows the current price for your dates with all fees already included, and you can pay online by card.

Which airlines fly the Bishkek — Astana route

• Vietjet Qazaqstan — direct flights
• Air Astana — connecting flights (via Almaty)

The full list of carriers for your chosen dates, including codeshare and connecting options, appears in the Freedom Travel search results.

How to get from Bishkek to Astana: travel options

A direct flight is the fastest option: you depart from Manas International Airport and land in Astana about 2 hours 20 minutes later with no intermediate stops.

A connecting itinerary is usually built through Almaty: a short hop to Almaty first, then a flight on to Astana. Total travel time is noticeably longer and depends on the length of the layover.

If the nonstop flight does not suit your date or departure time, a one-stop itinerary widens the choice, although it almost always takes longer. When connecting in a third country, check in advance whether you need a transit visa.

Astana airport

Flights arrive at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana (NQZ). It is about 17 km south-east of the city centre, and city buses and taxis run to the centre.

What to see in Astana

Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan, a modern city of futuristic architecture on the Ishim River. The country's main government institutions are concentrated here.

• Bayterek Monument — the symbol of the capital, with an observation deck
• Khan Shatyr shopping and entertainment centre — a giant tent designed by Norman Foster
• Hazrat Sultan Mosque — one of the largest mosques in Central Asia
• Palace of Peace and Reconciliation — a pyramid built for the congress of religions
• Ak Orda Residence — the presidential palace on the Ishim embankment

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