Traveling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ): what you need to know
Astana is six hours behind Sydney and is in the UTC+5 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your SYD to NQZ flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
AED 1,952 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight. Return flights start from AED 3,980. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SYD to NQZ, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of the departures from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near SYD:
Arriving at Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
Consider staying in a hotel close to NQZ if you're catching a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Drive into your next adventure with an Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis to explore parts of Astana that don't always get the spotlight.
Improve your chances of securing a great deal by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a wise move.
Getting from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to central Astana
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to the center of Astana has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometers away.
When to fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Astana in June.
Book your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport for July if you'd like to visit Astana during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SYD to NQZ in January. Temperatures average between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -7ºC (19ºF) then.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Astana has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Kazakhstan you'll want to see. About 402 kilometers east of Astana, a visit to Pavlodar will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Cathedral of the Annunciation, Chapel of St. Nicholas and Mosquée Mashkur Jusup.
Temirtau is another standout destination in Kazakhstan and is around 161 kilometers south-east of Astana. No journey is complete without experiencing Temirtau stele, Zimniy Sad and Tets Pvs.