Air tickets New York — Astana

Looking to buy a ticket from New York to Astana? Freedom Travel search brings together flights from several carriers — compare them by price, journey time and number of stops, and book online.

This page covers the essentials of the route: the distance and approximate flight time, which airlines serve the direction, how connections work, what to know about visas, plus details of the arrival airport and what to see in the city.

General information about flights between New York and Astana

The direct-line distance between New York and Astana is about 9279 km. There are no non-stop flights on this route: the journey involves one or more connections and takes from ~16 h 50 min including the transfer; Astana is 9 hours ahead in summer and 10 hours ahead in winter (Kazakhstan does not observe daylight saving time). 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. Demand is seasonal, and the most convenient connections sell out first.

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New York — Astana flight schedule

There are no non-stop flights between New York and Astana. The journey is built from several legs — most often with a connection in Istanbul — and the total travel time starts at ~16 h 50 min, depending on the layover.

The number of flights and the quality of connections change by season and day of the week. Freedom Travel search will show the options actually available for your dates.

How much does a flight from New York to Astana cost

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Which airlines fly the New York — Astana route

• Turkish Airlines — operates both legs: New York — Istanbul and Istanbul — Astana
• Air Astana — operates the second leg, Istanbul — Astana

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How to get from New York to Astana: your flight options

There is no non-stop New York — Astana flight, so the itinerary is built through a transfer airport.

The most common option is a connection in Istanbul: the first leg is flown by carriers operating out of New York, the second by airlines serving Astana. Total journey time starts at ~16 h 50 min.

When choosing a connection, look beyond the fare at the layover length and the transfer airport. Always check whether a transit visa is required in the country where you change planes.

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Astana airport

Nursultan Nazarbayev Astana International Airport (NQZ) is located about 17 km south-east of the city centre. Onward transport to the city: City buses and taxis run to the centre.

What to see in Astana

The capital of Kazakhstan — a modern city of futuristic architecture on the Ishim river, home to the country's main government institutions.

• Baiterek monument — The symbol of the capital, with a viewing deck
• Khan Shatyr 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 world religions
• Ak Orda Presidential Palace — The presidential palace on the Ishim embankment

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