Flying from Glasgow to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Glasgow. Check out your options departing from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) when organising your flight from Glasgow to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ).
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is located in Astana. The city follows the UTC+5 timezone and is five hours ahead of Glasgow.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Glasgow to NQZ.
Taking off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Glasgow, GLA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Glasgow International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Glasgow to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
Of all flights departing from Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% land on schedule at their destination.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
You can reach PIK from central Glasgow in approximately 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Glasgow to NQZ flight? Unwind in a hotel near Glasgow Prestwick Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time performance of 76.7%. This figure shows how frequently flights departing from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Glasgow to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near NQZ instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
At the moment, 243 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 535 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Glasgow to NQZ, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
Travel to Astana in peak season if you don't want to miss a thing, but keep in mind prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flight from Glasgow to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) during the off-season for a quieter and cheaper experience.
Before locking in your Glasgow to NQZ plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Astana, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has temperatures of between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -7ºC (19ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Astana
After booking your flight from Glasgow to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Astana:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. The Baiterek Tower, Palace of Peace and Reconciliation and EXPO 2017 are major attractions which should be on any good Astana itinerary.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Temirtau is just one of the many places in Kazakhstan waiting to be explored once you've seen Astana. Around 153 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include City Park of Culture and Leisure, Museum of the First President and Gorodskoy Park.
If you want to check out another major stop in Kazakhstan, consider Kokshetau, roughly 290 kilometres north-west of Astana. Museum of Literature and Art, Vysota and Naberezhnaya Olzhasa are the start of reasons to visit.
