Planning a trip from Sharjah to Astana? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can put together an itinerary, compare what the airlines offer, reserve a seat and pay for your ticket online by card.
Here you will find the essentials of the route: distance and travel time, which carriers serve it, the best cities to connect through, what the fare depends on, plus details about the arrival airport and what to see in Astana.
General information about flights between Sharjah and Astana
The direct-line distance between Sharjah and Astana is about 3,163 km. There is no scheduled non-stop service on this route: the journey involves a connection and takes from around 9 hours including the layover, while total flying time is roughly 6 hours. The time difference is 1 hour, with Astana ahead of Sharjah. Many foreign nationals may enter Kazakhstan visa-free; the conditions depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. The route is used by business travellers, officials and entrepreneurs, as well as by people visiting family in the Kazakh capital.
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Sharjah — Astana flight schedule
No non-stop flights from Sharjah to Astana appear in the timetable. The most convenient option is an Air Arabia flight to Almaty with a connection onto a domestic service to Astana: Sharjah has both morning and late-evening departures, and aircraft shuttle between Almaty and Astana several times a day.
Flight combinations and layover times change by day of the week and by season, so the easiest way to see current options is to search a specific date on Freedom Travel. Prices are dynamic and update in real time.
How much does a flight from Sharjah to Astana cost
The final amount depends on the departure date, the airlines and connection you choose, the season and how far in advance you book. We do not publish fixed prices: the exact fare with all fees appears in Freedom Travel search, where you can pay online by card.
Which airlines fly the Sharjah — Astana route
- Air Arabia — the international leg from Sharjah to Almaty
- Air Astana — the domestic leg from Almaty to Astana, and non-stop flights from Dubai
- FlyArystan — the domestic leg from Almaty to Astana
- SCAT Airlines — the domestic leg from Almaty to Astana
- Vietjet Qazaqstan — the domestic leg from Almaty to Astana
- flydubai — non-stop flights from neighbouring Dubai to Astana
Freedom Travel search shows the full list of available flight combinations and carriers for your chosen date.
How to get from Sharjah to Astana: your options
There is no non-stop flight from Sharjah Airport to Astana: the only direct service from Sharjah to Kazakhstan goes to Almaty.
The first option is a connection in Almaty: Air Arabia brings you over from Sharjah, and Air Astana, FlyArystan, SCAT Airlines and Vietjet Qazaqstan continue to Astana, with plenty of departures to choose from. The second option is to fly out of neighbouring Dubai, whose airport is roughly a 30 to 40 minute drive away: flydubai and Air Astana operate non-stop from there to Astana.
Routing via Almaty lets you depart straight from Sharjah and book both legs in a single search, while the Dubai option saves time in the air but adds a road transfer to another airport. If your connection is outside your country of departure, check in advance whether you need a transit visa.
Find return flights from Astana to Sharjah
Astana airport
Flights are handled by Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana (NQZ), about 17 km south-east of the city centre. City buses and taxis run into town.
What to see in Astana
Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan, a modern city of futuristic architecture on the Ishim River. It hosts the main state institutions of the country, and a walk along the left bank works as a tour of the newest architecture.
- Baiterek Monument — the symbol of the capital, with a viewing platform
- 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 Presidential Residence — the presidential palace on the Ishim embankment
Pick a connection in Freedom Travel search and book your Sharjah — Astana ticket for the day that works best for you.