Travelling from Frankfurt to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Frankfurt. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Frankfurt to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) departing from here.
The average length of a direct Frankfurt to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport flight is 6 hours 45 minutes.
Astana is four hours ahead of Frankfurt. Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is located in Astana, which runs on the UTC+5 timezone.
Take your pick of 7 direct flights every week between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ). This is the most popular route, with Lufthansa offering a 12pm departure from FRA to NQZ.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Frankfurt to NQZ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak month such as September? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Get to your destination in one go from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Direct flights from Frankfurt to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) can be booked from here.
When leaving from FRA, you can catch a direct flight from Frankfurt to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport with Air Astana.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between FRA and NQZ is FlyArystan.
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Frankfurt to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near Frankfurt Airport:
74% of flights that take off from Frankfurt Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)
With public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in about 2 hours 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 121 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 25 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Frankfurt Hahn Airport the day before your Frankfurt to NQZ flight:
Frankfurt Hahn Airport has a track record for punctuality. 82% of flights out of here arrive right on target.
About Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)
If you have a late flight from Frankfurt to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near NQZ:
Getting from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to central Astana
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Astana. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)
171 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport. A return flight starts at 336 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Book six months before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Frankfurt to NQZ.
The best month for finding cheap Frankfurt to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
Never miss a deal on plane tickets from Frankfurt to NQZ by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Discover the best deal on a flight from Frankfurt to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. December is the quietest month to go to Astana. January is when most people book flights from Frankfurt to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Astana is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Frankfurt to NQZ plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between -23ºC (-9ºF) and -7ºC (19ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Astana
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Astana right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport:
Your Astana trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Attractions you won't want to miss include Baiterek, Palace of Peace and Reconciliation and Triumphal Arch Mangilik El.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
While Astana is a great introduction to Kazakhstan, there's so much more waiting in Temirtau. About 153 kilometres to the southeast, this exciting city has countless things to see and do, including Museum of the First President and Gorodskoy Muzey.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Kazakhstan, consider Kokshetau, about 290 kilometres northwest of Astana. Museum of Literature and Art, "Ogni Kokshetau" observation deck and Akmola Regional Museum of History and Local Lore are among its highlights.