Air tickets Urgench — Astana

If you need air tickets from Urgench to Astana, start your search on Freedom Travel: it shows the available flights, compares them by fare and journey time, and booking and payment take just a few minutes online.

We have gathered the answers to the main questions about this flight: duration, carriers, connection options, visa formalities, the arrival airport and the city's main sights.

General information about flights between Urgench and Astana

The direct-line distance between Urgench and Astana is about 1337 km. There are no non-stop flights on this route: the journey involves one or more connections and takes from ~4 h 45 min including the transfer; there is no time difference with Astana. 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. Demand is seasonal, and the most convenient connections sell out first.

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Urgench — Astana flight schedule

There are no non-stop flights between Urgench and Astana. The journey is built from several legs — most often with a connection in Tashkent — and the total travel time starts at ~4 h 45 min, depending on the layover.

The number of flights and the quality of connections change by season and day of the week. Freedom Travel search will show the options actually available for your dates.

How much does a flight from Urgench to Astana cost

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Which airlines fly the Urgench — Astana route

• Uzbekistan Airways — operates both legs: Urgench — Tashkent and Tashkent — Astana
• Centrum Air — operates both legs: Urgench — Tashkent and Tashkent — Astana
• Qanot Sharq — operates the first leg, Urgench — Tashkent
• Air Astana — operates the second leg, Tashkent — Astana
• FlyArystan — operates the second leg, Tashkent — Astana

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How to get from Urgench to Astana: your flight options

There is no non-stop Urgench — Astana flight, so the itinerary is built through a transfer airport.

The most common option is a connection in Tashkent: the first leg is flown by carriers operating out of Urgench, the second by airlines serving Astana. Total journey time starts at ~4 h 45 min.

When choosing a connection, look beyond the fare at the layover length and the transfer airport. Always check whether a transit visa is required in the country where you change planes.

Find return flights from Astana to Urgench

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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