Flying from New York to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ): What you need to know
When organising your flight from New York to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ), there's a good selection of airports to start your journey from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are New York's main options.
Astana is nine hours ahead of New York. Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is located in Astana, which follows the UTC+5 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from New York to NQZ, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
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Of the flights that depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% land on schedule at their destination.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can get to EWR from the centre of New York in approximately 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 24 kilometres or so.
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Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.3%. This figure shows how often flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
The street address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is around 18 kilometres from central New York. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 25 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour.
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LGA has a stellar on-time arrivals performance of 80.0%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on course and touch down as expected.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
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How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is 295 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 716 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from New York to NQZ, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from New York to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
Work out how you like to travel before deciding when to book your flight from New York to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ). Astana buzzes during peak season, but hotel and flight prices are generally higher and major attractions can get crowded. Plan your trip in the off-season if you want a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Astana is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your New York to NQZ plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport in January when temperatures are between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -7ºC (19ºF).
More about Astana
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Astana right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from New York to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport:
You'll find loads of things to do in Astana when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at The Baiterek Tower followed by Palace of Peace and Reconciliation and EXPO 2017.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've done Astana, now it's time to discover other corners of Kazakhstan. Journey about 153 kilometres south-east to Temirtau to tick off its leading sights. From City Park of Culture and Leisure to Museum of the First President and Gorodskoy Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 290 kilometres north-west of Astana, Kokshetau is another favourite stop in Kazakhstan. No visit is complete without checking out Museum of Literature and Art, Vysota and Naberezhnaya Olzhasa.
