Flying from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to Melbourne: what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11. The city is six hours ahead of Astana, where Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is located.
For a relaxed start to your NQZ to Melbourne flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Central Astana to NQZ is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to reach there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch an early flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Melbourne? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to NQZ:
How to find the cheapest flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to Melbourne
398 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Melbourne flight. A round-trip ticket right now is 1.087 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to securing a cheap flight from NQZ to Melbourne. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 30 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel near MEL if you're coming in on a late flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Melbourne. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and see more of Melbourne and beyond.
Booking your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from NQZ to Melbourne can help you get the lowest rate.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Once your flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Melbourne has landed, you can reach the city centre in about 50 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is roughly 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 2 hours 5 minutes or so.
Unpack and relax not long after your NQZ to Melbourne flight at Corio Bay Motel. This comfy accommodation option is a quick drive from AVV.
The quickest way to reach your destination is with an Avalon Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Sixt, Kangaroo Rental or yesaway car hire and get going in the blink of an eye.
Snap up a deal by booking your ride from AVV three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Essendon Airport (MEB)
Essendon Airport (MEB) is around 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by cab or ride-share once you've stepped off your flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Melbourne.
If you're using public transport, the journey takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you don't want to make your way into the centre, find a hotel close to MEB. Check in to one of these options after your NQZ to Melbourne flight:
Put yourself in the driver's seat of the next part of your journey by picking up an Essendon Airport rental car. East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar make getting on the road smooth sailing.
Booking a couple of weeks in advance of your flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Melbourne is a smart move. As well as better deals, you'll be able to choose the vehicle make and model you prefer at MEB.
Best time to go to Melbourne
Carefully consider your trip dates before booking your flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Melbourne. The city comes alive during high season, but hotel rates are usually higher and top attractions can be busy. Visit Melbourne in the off-season if you want a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Melbourne plane ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NQZ to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Melbourne
Once you've booked your flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Melbourne, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Melbourne:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. National Gallery of Victoria, Federation Square and Eureka Skydeck 88 are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Melbourne itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 451 kilometres south-east of Melbourne, Launceston is another favourite stop in Australia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at City Park, Tamar Island Wetlands and James Boag Brewery Experience.
