Air tickets Hong Kong — Astana

Planning a trip from Hong Kong to Astana? On Freedom Travel you can easily find Hong Kong — Astana air tickets, compare options from different airlines and book — in the mobile app and on the website. There are no direct flights on this route — the journey is made with a connection, and flexible filters help you pick a convenient option by time and price.

Below you will find useful information about the route: how long the journey with a connection takes, which airlines operate it, when it is cheaper to buy tickets, and a short overview of the arrival airport and of Astana itself.

General information about flights between Hong Kong and Astana

The distance between Hong Kong and Astana is about 4 844 km. There are no direct flights; with a connection (most often in Urumqi) the journey takes roughly from 9 hours including the layover. Time difference: 3 hours — Hong Kong is 3 hours ahead of Kazakhstan.

Departures are from Hong Kong International Airport, with arrival at Astana International Airport (Nursultan Nazarbayev). Citizens of Kazakhstan need no visa to enter the country. Foreign travellers should check the entry rules: nationals of the EU, the USA, Canada, China, the UK and a number of other countries may stay in Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 30 days. Check the current requirements before you travel. The route is popular for business trips, visiting family and tourism.

Why buy air tickets from Hong Kong to Astana on Freedom Travel

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• Low-price calendar: shows the dates when tickets to Astana are cheapest.
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Route and connections Hong Kong — Astana

There are no direct flights between Hong Kong and Astana. You can get there with a connection — most often in Urumqi. Exact options, airlines and layover times for your date are easy to check in Freedom Travel search.

Ticket prices depend on demand, departure date and how full the flight is, as well as the convenience of the connection. As a rule, it is cheaper to buy in advance and choose dates outside peak demand. The low-price calendar on Freedom Travel helps you pick good-value dates.

How much does a flight from Hong Kong to Astana cost

The fare depends on several factors: the date and time of departure, the season and demand, how far in advance you buy, as well as the chosen fare type, airline and connection. In the low season and with early booking tickets are usually cheaper, while during holidays and high demand they are more expensive. You can check current prices and the best dates in Freedom Travel search and the low-price calendar.

The most affordable fares may have restrictions on refunds, changes, baggage or seat selection — the conditions of each fare are always shown at checkout.

Which airlines fly the Hong Kong — Astana route

• China Southern Airlines — connecting flights.
• Air Astana — connecting flights.

How to get from Hong Kong to Astana: travel options

There are no direct flights. The most common option is a connection in Urumqi: the first leg is operated by carriers working out of Hong Kong, the second by airlines flying to Astana. The total travel time starts from about 9 hours and depends on the length of the layover.

Compare the options by total travel time and layover length: sometimes a connecting flight is more convenient by departure time. Be sure to check whether you need a transit visa in the connection country.

Planning the return trip? Find return flights Astana — Hong Kong in Freedom Travel search.

Astana airport

Astana is served by Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (code NQZ). It is located about 17 km south-east of the city centre. City buses and taxis run to the centre.

What to see in Astana

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

• The Baiterek 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.

It is convenient to plan a trip from Hong Kong to Astana in advance: compare connecting options, choose a suitable date and airline. Freedom Travel will help you quickly find tickets and buy them at a good price — on the website and in the app.