Travelling from Seoul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ): What you need to know
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) is Seoul's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Seoul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) leaving from here.
Jump on a direct Seoul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 7 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Astana is UTC+5, which is four hours behind Seoul. Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is located in Astana.
Take your pick of 3 direct flights each week between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ). This is the busiest route, with Air Astana offering a 6:35am departure from ICN to NQZ.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Seoul to NQZ.
Flying during a peak month like January? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Seoul
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
You can take a direct flight from Seoul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) departing from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN).
Book your direct flight from Seoul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport with Air Astana. This popular airline offers services from ICN.
Most passengers choose to fly with FlyArystan between ICN and NQZ.
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Seoul, ICN can be reached in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Seoul Incheon International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Seoul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights departing from Seoul Incheon International Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
GMP is around 16 kilometres from central Seoul. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Seoul to NQZ flight, stay in one of these hotels near Seoul Gimpo International Airport:
Flights from Seoul Gimpo International Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 80% of them touching down right on cue.
About Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Seoul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NQZ instead:
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.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is 226 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 441 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Seoul to NQZ. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Seoul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Seoul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ)
December is the quietest month for flights from Seoul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ), while January is the most popular. Find the ideal time to go to Astana based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Astana is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Seoul to NQZ plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between -23ºC (-9ºF) and -7ºC (19ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Seoul 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 most popular stays in Astana right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Seoul to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Baiterek, Palace of Peace and Reconciliation and Triumphal Arch Mangilik El are attractions you won't want to skip in Astana.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
See the best of Astana, then set off to uncover other must-see parts of Kazakhstan. Travel southeast to Temirtau, around 153 kilometres away. Museum of the First President and Gorodskoy Muzey make excellent starting points for your visit.
Around 290 kilometres northwest of Astana, Kokshetau is another essential stop in Kazakhstan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Museum of Literature and Art, "Ogni Kokshetau" observation deck and Akmola Regional Museum of History and Local Lore.



