Air tickets London — Astana

Need air tickets from London to Astana? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find suitable itineraries, compare them by price and travel time, book a seat and pay for your ticket online by bank card.

This page brings together the key facts about the route: the distance and approximate travel time, the airlines and connection options, what makes up the ticket price, plus details about the arrival airport and what to see in Astana.

General information about flights between London and Astana

The straight-line distance between the cities is about 4,800 km. There are no nonstop flights on this route at the moment, so the journey takes from around 9 hours with one connection — the total time depends on the transfer city and the length of the layover. The time difference is 4–5 hours depending on the season, with Astana ahead. 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, conference delegates and people visiting family.

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London — Astana flight schedule

There is no nonstop service between London and Astana: the trip is flown with one connection, most often via Frankfurt, Istanbul, Warsaw, Prague, Baku or Almaty. Total travel time starts at roughly 9 hours and grows depending on the layover.

Carrier frequencies depend on the season and the day of the week, so it is easiest to check the current schedule for your dates in the Freedom Travel search. Fares are dynamic: the same itinerary can change in price from one day to the next.

How much does a flight from London to Astana cost

The final price depends on the departure date, the airline and transfer city, the season and how far in advance you book. We do not publish fixed prices — they change constantly, so the exact amount for your dates is shown by the Freedom Travel search. All fees are already included and payment is made online by bank card.

Which airlines fly the London — Astana route

• Air Astana — operates both legs: London — Almaty and Almaty — Astana
• Lufthansa — operates both legs: London — Frankfurt and Frankfurt — Astana
• Turkish Airlines — operates the London — Istanbul leg
• LOT Polish Airlines — operates both legs: London — Warsaw and Warsaw — Astana
• Azerbaijan Airlines — operates both legs: London — Baku and Baku — Astana

The set of carriers and available connections changes over time, so check the full list for your chosen date in the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from London to Astana: your flight options

The timetable has no nonstop flights between London and Astana, so the journey always involves a transfer.

The quickest itineraries route via Prague and Frankfurt, with about 8–9 hours in the air in total. Connections via Istanbul, Warsaw, Baku and Almaty are also used; they take longer but can be noticeably cheaper.

If speed matters, choose an itinerary with a short layover at a European hub; if saving money is the priority, compare routings through Istanbul, Baku and Almaty. For an international connection, check in advance whether you need a transit visa in the transfer country.

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Astana airport

Flights are handled by Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana (NQZ), about 17 km south-east of the city centre. 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. The country's main government institutions are concentrated here.

• Baiterek monument — the symbol of the capital, with an observation deck
• Khan Shatyr shopping and entertainment centre — a giant tent designed by Norman Foster
• Hazret 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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