Air tickets Beijing — Astana

Looking for tickets from Beijing to Astana? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find a suitable flight, compare what different airlines offer, book a seat and pay for the ticket online by card.

This page gathers everything you need to know about the route: distance and flight time, the time difference, schedules and frequency, what shapes the ticket price, which airlines serve the route, plus details about the arrival airport and what to see in the Kazakh capital.

General information about flights between Beijing and Astana

The distance between Beijing and Astana is around 3,650 kilometres and a non-stop flight takes about 6 hours. The time difference is 3 hours: Beijing is on UTC+8 and Astana on UTC+5, so you put your watch back on arrival. Many foreign nationals may enter Kazakhstan visa-free; the conditions depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. The route is primarily a business one, used by people attending negotiations and industry events, as well as by students and tourists.

Why buy tickets from Beijing to Astana on Freedom Travel

• We work with every airline operating on this route
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Beijing — Astana flight schedule

Non-stop flights between Beijing and Astana operate several times a week from Beijing Capital airport, with a flight time of about 6 hours. Departures are spread across the week, so on some dates there may be no direct flight at all.

Frequency depends on the season and demand, and fares are dynamic: the closer the departure date and the fewer seats left, the higher the price. The easiest way to check the current schedule is the Freedom Travel search.

How much does a flight from Beijing to Astana cost

The price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, the fare and how far in advance you book. During long public holidays and major business forums tickets are usually more expensive. Check the current amount, including all fees, in the Freedom Travel search — the final price is shown straight away and the booking can be paid online by card.

Which airlines fly the Beijing — Astana route

• Air Astana — non-stop flights from Beijing Capital airport
• Air China — non-stop flights from Beijing Capital airport

Besides the non-stop services, one-stop itineraries with other carriers may be available on your date. The full up-to-date list of airlines and flight combinations is easiest to review in the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Beijing to Astana: your flight options

The most convenient option is the non-stop flight: about 6 hours in the air, with no aircraft change and no wait in a transit area. Departures use Beijing Capital airport, which is worth keeping in mind when planning your trip to the terminal.

Because direct flights do not run every day, on some dates the search will offer one-stop itineraries — for example via Almaty or other major regional hubs. Total travel time then increases, and if you connect in a third country check in advance whether a transit visa is required.

The non-stop flight wins on time and comfort, while a connecting itinerary lets you travel on days with no direct service and is sometimes cheaper. You can compare both scenarios in a single search.

Find return flights from Astana to Beijing

Astana airport

Flights arrive at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana, about 17 km south-east of the city centre. City buses and taxis run downtown and the trip takes roughly half an hour.

What to see in Astana

Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan, a modern city with futuristic architecture on the Ishim River. The country main state institutions are concentrated here, and the main sights sit close together and are clearly visible from the embankment.

• Bayterek 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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