Travelling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ): what you need to know
Astana's timezone is UTC+5, which makes Astana four hours ahead of Munich.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MUC to NQZ flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
139 € is currently the best price for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight. Return flights start from 316 €. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from MUC to NQZ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Of the departures from Franz Josef Strauss Airport, 71.34% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Munich to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near MUC? If you're boarding an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NQZ instead:
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Reserve your vehicle from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport a few weeks before your departure to secure the best deal. If you're going away during peak season, it's a smart idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to central Astana
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Astana. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Astana. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in June.
The warmest month in Astana is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MUC to NQZ in January. Average temperatures are between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -7ºC (19ºF) then.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Astana has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Kazakhstan waiting to be discovered. Around 402 kilometres east of Astana, a trip to Pavlodar will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Cathedral of the Annunciation, Chapel of St. Nicholas and Mosquée Mashkur Jusup.
If there's time to check out another side of Kazakhstan, head for Temirtau, about 161 kilometres south-east of Astana. Temirtau stele, Zimniy Sad and Tets Pvs are key reasons to visit.
