Air tickets Sharm el-Sheikh — Astana

Looking for affordable tickets from Sharm el-Sheikh to Astana? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find a suitable flight, compare airline offers, complete the booking and pay online by bank card.

This page gathers the practical details of the route: distance and flight time, schedule and frequency, the airlines involved, what shapes the fare, the arrival airport and what to see in Astana.

General information about flights between Sharm el-Sheikh and Astana

The distance between Sharm el-Sheikh and Astana is about 4,015 km, and a nonstop flight takes roughly 5 hours 40 minutes. Astana is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Sharm el-Sheikh depending on the season, so it is worth resetting your watch on arrival. Many foreign nationals can enter Kazakhstan without a visa; the conditions depend on your citizenship, so check them before the trip. The route is popular with travellers returning from the Red Sea resorts and with those heading to the Kazakh capital for business or leisure.

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Flight schedule Sharm el-Sheikh — Astana

Nonstop flights on this route are operated by Air Cairo: as of August 2026 there are about two departures a week, with a flight time of around 5 hours 40 minutes. Frequency changes with the season and grows during the peak beach months, so it is best to check current dates and departure times in the Freedom Travel search.

Fares here are dynamic and shift with demand and how early the ticket is issued, so it pays to compare several neighbouring dates at once.

How much does a flight from Sharm el-Sheikh to Astana cost

The price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season and how far in advance you buy. There is no fixed fare on this route, so check current prices in the Freedom Travel search: the total is shown with all fees included and can be paid online by card.

Which airlines fly the Sharm el-Sheikh — Astana route

• Air Cairo — nonstop flights
• Turkish Airlines — operates the Sharm el-Sheikh — Istanbul leg
• Air Astana — operates one of the legs (via Istanbul)

The mix of carriers and connecting itineraries changes seasonally; the Freedom Travel search shows the full list of options available for your date.

How to get from Sharm el-Sheikh to Astana: travel options

The fastest way is the Air Cairo nonstop flight of about 5 hours 40 minutes, with departure and arrival on the same day and no airport changes.

If there is no nonstop service on your date, connecting itineraries work well, most often via Istanbul. Total travel time is longer and depends on the length of the layover.

A nonstop flight wins on time, while connecting options are often cheaper and offer more flexibility with dates. If you travel with a stopover, check in advance whether you need a transit visa in the connecting country.

Find return flights from Astana to Sharm el-Sheikh

Astana airport

Flights arrive at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) in Astana. It lies about 17 km south-east of the city centre, and city buses and taxis run downtown.

What to see in Astana

Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan, a modern city of futuristic architecture on the Ishim River, home to the country main state institutions.

• 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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