Air tickets Prague — Astana

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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 Prague and Astana

The direct-line distance between Prague and Astana is about 3939 km. A non-stop flight takes ~5 h 25 min; Astana is 3 hours ahead in summer and 4 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. The route is in demand with travellers from the region, so it is worth booking popular dates early.

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Prague — Astana flight schedule

Non-stop flights are available on this route, operated by SCAT Airlines. Frequency is from 4 flights a week and the flight takes ~5 h 25 min.

Schedules shift with the season and the day of the week, so check exact dates and departure times in Freedom Travel search, where you can also see how fares move across dates.

How much does a flight from Prague to Astana cost

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Which airlines fly the Prague — Astana route

• SCAT Airlines — non-stop flights

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How to get from Prague to Astana: your flight options

A non-stop flight is the fastest option: ~5 h 25 min in the air with no change of aircraft, operated by SCAT Airlines.

If the non-stop flight does not suit your dates or budget, look at connecting itineraries — for example via Almaty or Astana. They take longer but offer a wider choice of dates.

Compare options by total journey time and layover length: a connecting flight sometimes departs at a more convenient hour. Do check whether you need a transit visa 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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