Air tickets Male — Astana

Looking for tickets from Male to Astana? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find a convenient itinerary, compare airline offers, book your seat and pay for the ticket online by card.

Below you will find the essentials about the route: how long the journey takes, which airlines operate it, what the fare depends on, plus details about the arrival airport and what to see in the city.

General information about flights between Male and Astana

The distance between the cities is about 5,210 km. There is no nonstop service on this route, so the trip involves a connection and takes from about 11 hours depending on the layover. There is no time difference between Male and Astana: both cities are on UTC+5. Many foreign nationals can enter Kazakhstan visa-free; the conditions depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. The route is popular with travellers returning from the Maldives and with passengers continuing on into Central Asia.

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Flight schedule Male — Astana

There is no nonstop link between Male and Astana: the trip runs through the hubs in Dubai and Istanbul. Departures from Male towards these hubs operate daily, and the total travel time including the layover starts at about 11 hours.

The number of options and the quality of the connections vary by day of the week and by season, so it is easier to check the current schedule for your date in Freedom Travel search. Pricing is dynamic: the closer the departure date, the higher the fare.

How much does a flight from Male to Astana cost

The price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, the length of the layover and how far in advance you buy. We do not publish fixed prices: Freedom Travel search shows the exact amount including all fees, and you can pay online by card.

Which airlines fly the Male — Astana route

• flydubai — connecting flights (via Dubai)
• Turkish Airlines — connecting flights (via Istanbul)
• Emirates — the Male to Dubai leg, with an onward connection to Astana
• Air Astana — the Dubai or Istanbul to Astana leg

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How to get from Male to Astana: your options

There are no nonstop flights between Male and Astana, so the itinerary always goes through a transit airport.

The most convenient options are a connection in Dubai (flydubai or Emirates out of Male, then flydubai or Air Astana on to Astana) and in Istanbul (Turkish Airlines out of Male, then Turkish Airlines or Air Astana). Other combinations via the Gulf hubs are also possible.

When comparing itineraries, look at the total travel time and the waiting time at the transit airport as well as the price: a short layover saves time, while a longer one is often cheaper. This is an international trip, so check in advance whether you need a transit visa in the connecting country.

Find return flights from Astana to Male

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 downtown.

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.

• Baiterek 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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