Air tickets Tokyo — Astana

Looking to buy air tickets from Tokyo to Astana? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find suitable flights, compare them by price and travel time, book a seat and pay online.

This page brings together the key facts about the route: the distance and approximate travel time, the time difference, the airlines that operate it, the handiest connections, what makes up the ticket price, plus details about the arrival airport and what to see in the city.

General information about flights between Tokyo and Astana

The distance between Tokyo and Astana is about 5,600 km. There are no scheduled non-stop flights on this route, so the journey involves one connection and takes from around 13 hours including the layover. The time difference is 4 hours, with Astana behind Tokyo. Many foreign nationals may enter Kazakhstan visa-free; the conditions depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. The route is popular with business travellers, students and tourists, as well as with Kazakhstanis returning home from Japan.

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Tokyo — Astana flight schedule

There is no non-stop service between Tokyo and Astana: the itinerary consists of a flight to a transit hub and a second segment on to Astana. Total travel time starts at roughly 13 hours and depends on the connecting city and the length of the layover.

The number of flights and the quality of connections vary by day of the week and by season, so the easiest way to see the current schedule is the Freedom Travel search. Fares are dynamic and change with the departure date and demand.

How much does a flight from Tokyo to Astana cost

The price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, the length of the layover and how far in advance you book. The Freedom Travel search shows the exact fare for your dates with all fees already included, and you can pay online by bank card.

Which airlines fly the Tokyo — Astana route

• Turkish Airlines — operates the Tokyo — Istanbul leg
• Air Astana — operates the second segment from Istanbul, Seoul or Beijing to Astana
• Korean Air — the Tokyo to Seoul leg with an onward connection
• Emirates and flydubai — an option with a connection (via Dubai)

The full list of airlines and every available flight combination for your date is shown in the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Tokyo to Astana: travel options

There is no direct flight between the two cities, so the trip always includes a connection.

The most convenient connections run via Seoul, Beijing, Istanbul and Dubai: the first segment departs from Tokyo and the second brings you into Astana.

Itineraries via Seoul and Beijing are usually shorter in total travel time, while options via Istanbul or Dubai are often cheaper even though the journey is longer. If your connection is in a third country, check in advance whether you need a transit visa.

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Astana airport

Flights arrive at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana (NQZ). 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. It is home to the country's main government institutions.

• 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 religions
• Ak Orda residence — the presidential palace on the Ishim embankment

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