Planning a trip from Munich to Astana? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can pick flights, compare them by price and connection convenience, complete the booking and pay for the ticket online.
Below is everything essential about the route: distance and approximate travel time, airlines and connecting hubs, what shapes the fare, plus details about the arrival airport and the sights of the Kazakh capital.
General information about flights between Munich and Astana
The distance between Munich and Astana is about 4,185 km. There are no non-stop flights on the route, so the trip is made with one stopover and takes from ~10 hours including the connection. The time difference is 3 hours in summer and 4 hours in winter, with Astana ahead of Munich. The route is popular with business passengers, staff of international companies and tourists coming to see the modern capital.
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Munich — Astana flight schedule
There are no non-stop Munich — Astana flights in the timetable. The trip consists of two segments: the first to a transit hub, the second to Astana; the total travel time starts from ~10 hours. Convenient connections are available in Frankfurt and Istanbul.
The frequency of connecting flights depends on the season and the day of the week, and some segments operate only in the summer timetable, so check current options in the Freedom Travel search. Fares are dynamic.
How much does a flight from Munich to Astana cost
The final price depends on the departure date, the airline, the length of the layover, the season and how early you book. The Freedom Travel search shows the exact cost with all fees, and you can pay by card online there.
Which airlines fly the Munich — Astana route
- Turkish Airlines — flights with a stopover (via Istanbul)
- Air Astana — flights with a stopover (via Frankfurt)
- Lufthansa — flights with a stopover (via Frankfurt, in some seasons)
- Pegasus Airlines — flights with a stopover (via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen)
The set of carriers and segment combinations changes, so check the full list of options for your date in the Freedom Travel search.
How to get from Munich to Astana: travel options
There are no non-stop flights between the cities at present, so flying means taking a connection.
The main routes run through Frankfurt and Istanbul: the wait at the hub is usually one to three hours, and the whole journey takes from ~10 hours.
A connection in Frankfurt is often shorter overall, while the Istanbul option is frequently cheaper. Since the transfer happens in another country, check in advance whether you need a transit visa.
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Astana airport
Flights are handled by Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana (NQZ). It is about 17 km south-east of the city centre, with city buses and taxis running 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.
- 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 religions
- Ak Orda residence — the presidential palace on the Ishim embankment
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