Air tickets Doha — Astana

Planning a trip from Doha to Astana? On the Freedom Travel website and mobile app you can pick a connecting itinerary, compare options by price and total duration, book your seats and pay for the ticket online with a bank card.

This page brings together the key information about the route: distance and travel time, how the schedule works, the airlines that operate between the two cities, price guidance, plus details about the arrival airport and what to see in Astana.

General information about flights between Doha and Astana

The distance between Doha and Astana is about 3325 km. There are currently no nonstop flights on this route, so the journey involves one connection and takes from 8 hours depending on the layover. The time difference is 2 hours: Astana (UTC+5) is ahead of Doha (UTC+3). Many foreign nationals may enter Kazakhstan visa-free; the conditions depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. The route is used by business travellers, forum delegates and tourists.

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Doha — Astana flight schedule

There is no nonstop service between Doha and Astana: every option involves a connection, most often in Dubai or Istanbul. Total travel time starts at roughly 8 hours and depends on the length of the layover.

The available connections change with the season and the day of the week, so it is easiest to check the current options for your date in the Freedom Travel search. Fares are dynamic and change constantly.

How much does a flight from Doha to Astana cost

The price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, the fare type and how far in advance you book. We do not publish fixed prices: to see the current fare for your dates, enter the cities and dates in the Freedom Travel search. The final amount includes all fees and can be paid online by bank card.

Which airlines fly the Doha — Astana route

• flydubai - connecting flights (via Dubai)
• Turkish Airlines - connecting flights (via Istanbul)

The list of carriers may change with the season, so check all available options for your chosen date in the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Doha to Astana: travel options

There are no nonstop flights between Doha and Astana at the moment.

You can travel with a single connection, for example via Dubai or Istanbul. A stop in Dubai usually gives a shorter overall routing, while the Istanbul option can offer a more convenient departure time.

Compare not only the fare but also the length of the layover: a short connection saves time, while a longer one is often cheaper. Check in advance whether you need a transit visa in the country of your layover.

Find return flights from Astana to Doha

Astana airport

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

What to see in Astana

Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan, a modern city of futuristic architecture on the Ishim river. It is home to the main government institutions of the country.

• Bayterek monument — the symbol of the capital, with a viewing platform
• 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 world religions
• Ak Orda residence — the presidential palace on the Ishim embankment

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