Air tickets Frankfurt — Astana

Looking for a ticket from Frankfurt to Astana? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can choose a flight, compare airline offers, reserve a seat and pay for the trip online in a matter of minutes.

This page gathers all the practical information about the route: distance and flight time, the time difference, the schedule and frequency of nonstop services, the airlines, one-stop alternatives, plus details about the arrival airport and the sights of Astana.

General information about flights between Frankfurt and Astana

The distance between Frankfurt and Astana is about 4,309 km. A direct flight takes roughly 6 hours 40 minutes. The time difference is 4 hours, or 3 hours while Germany is on summer time: Astana (UTC+5) is ahead of Frankfurt. Many foreign nationals may enter Kazakhstan visa-free; the conditions depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. The route links Germany's largest aviation hub with the Kazakh capital and is in demand among business travellers and tourists.

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Frankfurt — Astana flight schedule

Direct flights operate between Frankfurt and Astana with a flight time of about 6 hours 40 minutes. The route is currently served around seven times a week, which averages out to a daily service.

Schedules and departure times are adjusted according to the season and demand, so the easiest way to see current options is the Freedom Travel search. Fares are dynamic and move with how full the flights are.

How much does a flight from Frankfurt to Astana cost

The price depends on the departure date, the airline, the cabin class, 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 Frankfurt — Astana route

• Air Astana — direct flights
• Lufthansa — direct flights
• Turkish Airlines — operates the Frankfurt — Istanbul leg

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 Frankfurt to Astana: travel options

A direct flight is the fastest option: you depart from Frankfurt Airport and land in Astana about 6 hours 40 minutes later with no intermediate stops.

Connecting itineraries run through major hubs, above all Istanbul. The journey takes longer, but you get more choice of dates and prices.

If the nonstop flight is sold out on your date or a connecting ticket is noticeably cheaper, a one-stop itinerary becomes a good alternative. 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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