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Astana is Kazakhstan’s capital. Kazakh is the official language, and Russian is used for interethnic communication. Check the specific airport and entry conditions for your trip.
Compare location, airlines and ground transport to choose the most convenient airport for your trip.
Almaty
NQZAstana
AKXAktobe
BXHBalkhash
BXYBaikonur
CITShymkent
DMBTaraz
DZNZhezkazgan
GUWAtyrau
An airline’s hubs can determine whether your trip is nonstop or requires a connection.
| Airline | Code | Key hubs | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Astana | KC | ALA / NQZ / GUW / FRA / IST / MED / TBS / URA / CIT / SCO / AKX / AYT | The official destination page provides Kazakhstan itinerary search and lists Almaty (ALA) and Astana (NQZ). |
What to expect when flying between cities or connecting after an international arrival.
Open an airport guide to compare airlines, nonstop destinations and practical travel information.
Compare arrival airports and plan for time zones, baggage and onward connections.
| Route | Arrival airport | Region |
|---|---|---|
| IST to ALA | ALA | TR |
| DXB to ALA | ALA | AE |
| IST to NQZ | NQZ | TR |
Complete these checks before departure.
The airport’s official notice records NQZ, and the current official airline destination page also identifies Astana as NQZ. Match the three-letter code on your ticket for bookings and transport rather than relying on former city names or remembered codes.
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The government states that e-visa information must match the valid passport and a replacement passport requires a new e-visa under the established procedure.
The current official airline destination page uses NQZ. Match the actual code on your ticket before booking transport.
Choose a city and airport first, then compare airlines and routes.
Astana is Kazakhstan’s capital. Kazakh is the official language, and Russian is used for interethnic communication. Check the specific airport and entry conditions for your trip.
Compare location, airlines and ground transport to choose the most convenient airport for your trip.
Almaty
NQZAstana
AKXAktobe
BXHBalkhash
BXYBaikonur
CITShymkent
DMBTaraz
DZNZhezkazgan
GUWAtyrau
An airline’s hubs can determine whether your trip is nonstop or requires a connection.
| Airline | Code | Key hubs | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Astana | KC | ALA / NQZ / GUW / FRA / IST / MED / TBS / URA / CIT / SCO / AKX / AYT | The official destination page provides Kazakhstan itinerary search and lists Almaty (ALA) and Astana (NQZ). |
What to expect when flying between cities or connecting after an international arrival.
Open an airport guide to compare airlines, nonstop destinations and practical travel information.
Compare arrival airports and plan for time zones, baggage and onward connections.
| Route | Arrival airport | Region |
|---|---|---|
| IST to ALA | ALA | TR |
| DXB to ALA | ALA | AE |
| IST to NQZ | NQZ | TR |
Complete these checks before departure.
The airport’s official notice records NQZ, and the current official airline destination page also identifies Astana as NQZ. Match the three-letter code on your ticket for bookings and transport rather than relying on former city names or remembered codes.
Continue to detailed pages for cities, airports, airlines and routes.
The government states that e-visa information must match the valid passport and a replacement passport requires a new e-visa under the established procedure.
The current official airline destination page uses NQZ. Match the actual code on your ticket before booking transport.