Need tickets from Dubai to Astana? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find a suitable flight, compare airline offers by price and departure time, book a seat and pay for the ticket online by card.
This page brings together everything about the route: distance and flight time, the airlines that operate it, the schedule and frequency of departures, guidance on ticket prices, visa formalities, plus details about the arrival airport and the main sights of Astana.
General information about flights between Dubai and Astana
The distance between the cities is about 3,200 km. A nonstop flight takes roughly 5 hours. The time difference is 1 hour: Astana is ahead of Dubai. Many foreign nationals may enter Kazakhstan visa-free; the conditions depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. The route is popular with business travellers, tourists and people heading home after a holiday in the UAE.
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Dubai — Astana flight schedule
Nonstop flights between Dubai and Astana operate daily — schedules show at least seven departures a week. The flight lasts about 5 hours.
Frequency varies by season and day of the week, so the easiest way to check the current timetable and seat availability is the Freedom Travel search. Fares are dynamic and depend on demand and on how far in advance you book.
How much does a flight from Dubai to Astana cost
The price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season and how early you book. There is no fixed fare for this route — prices are updated daily. You will see the current price including all fees in the Freedom Travel search and can pay for the ticket online by card straight away.
Which airlines fly the Dubai — Astana route
- flydubai — nonstop flights
- Air Astana — nonstop flights
- Turkish Airlines — connecting flights (via Istanbul)
For the full list of carriers and the options available on your chosen date, check the Freedom Travel search: the mix of airlines can change from season to season.
How to get from Dubai to Astana: your options
The fastest option is a nonstop flight: it takes about 5 hours and involves no aircraft change.
Connecting itineraries are also available, for example via Istanbul or Almaty. They take longer, but sometimes offer a wider choice of dates and convenient departure times.
A nonstop flight almost always wins on time, while a connection is worth considering when direct seats are sold out for your date. Compare both in the Freedom Travel search. If you connect outside Kazakhstan, check in advance whether you need a transit visa in that country.
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Astana Airport
Flights arrive at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) in Astana. It is located about 17 km south-east of the city centre; city buses and taxis run downtown. The airport handles domestic and international services and is one of the main air gateways of the country.
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 country main government institutions.
- 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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