Direct (nonstop) flights from Astana to Almaty

5 airlines fly nonstop from Nursultan Nazarbayev (NQZ) to Almaty International Airport (ALA). It's 591 miles (951 km), about 1h 50m in the air. Operated by SCAT Airlines, FlyArystan, Qazaq Air and others.

NQZ
Nursultan Nazarbayev
🇰🇿 Astana, Kazakhstan
ALA
Almaty International Airport
🇰🇿 Almaty, Kazakhstan
Flight Time
1h 50m
Distance
591 mi
951 km
CO₂/pax
109 kg
−74 kg vs. layover
Airlines
5
SCAT Airlines +4
Time Diff
Same timezone
Operated by SCAT Airlines SCAT Airlines FlyArystan FlyArystan Qazaq Air Qazaq Air Air Astana Air Astana Lufthansa Lufthansa

Route data last updated: May 30, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

SCAT Airlines DV SCAT Airlines
Route
NQZ → ALA
Flight Time
1h 50m
Distance
591 mi
FlyArystan FS FlyArystan
Route
NQZ → ALA
Flight Time
1h 50m
Distance
591 mi
Qazaq Air IQ Qazaq Air
Route
NQZ → ALA
Flight Time
1h 50m
Distance
591 mi
Air Astana KC Air Astana
Route
NQZ → ALA
Flight Time
1h 50m
Distance
591 mi
Lufthansa LH Lufthansa
Route
NQZ → ALA
Flight Time
1h 50m
Distance
591 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Astana to Almaty with one stop · direct emits 109 kg CO₂ per passenger

NQZ DMB (Taraz) ALA
Leg 1: 1h 33m (564 mi) Leg 2: 1h (291 mi) Total: ~2h 33m 🍃 183 kg CO₂ (+68% vs. direct)
Leg 1
NQZ → DMB
1h 33m · 564 mi
View NQZ to DMB flights →
Leg 2
DMB → ALA
1h · 291 mi
View DMB to ALA flights →
NQZ DZN (Zhezkazgan) ALA
Leg 1: 1h 23m (285 mi) Leg 2: 1h 30m (541 mi) Total: ~2h 53m 🍃 178 kg CO₂ (+63% vs. direct)
Leg 1
NQZ → DZN
1h 23m · 285 mi
View NQZ to DZN flights →
Leg 2
DZN → ALA
1h 30m · 541 mi
View DZN to ALA flights →
NQZ BSZ (Bishkek) ALA
Leg 1: 2h (569 mi) Leg 2: 55m (131 mi) Total: ~2h 55m 🍃 154 kg CO₂ (+41% vs. direct)
Leg 1
NQZ → BSZ
2h · 569 mi
View NQZ to BSZ flights →
Leg 2
BSZ → ALA
55m · 131 mi
View BSZ to ALA flights →
NQZ CIT (Shymkent) ALA
Leg 1: 1h 50m (605 mi) Leg 2: 1h 15m (389 mi) Total: ~3h 5m 🍃 209 kg CO₂ (+92% vs. direct)
Leg 1
NQZ → CIT
1h 50m · 605 mi
View NQZ to CIT flights →
Leg 2
CIT → ALA
1h 15m · 389 mi
View CIT to ALA flights →
NQZ PLX (Semipalatinsk) ALA
Leg 1: 1h 25m (388 mi) Leg 2: 1h 45m (506 mi) Total: ~3h 10m 🍃 191 kg CO₂ (+75% vs. direct)
Leg 1
NQZ → PLX
1h 25m · 388 mi
View NQZ to PLX flights →
Leg 2
PLX → ALA
1h 45m · 506 mi
View PLX to ALA flights →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Astana to Almaty?

A nonstop flight from Astana (NQZ) to Almaty (ALA) takes approximately 1 hours and 50 minutes. The distance is 591 miles (951 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Astana to Almaty?

5 airlines: SCAT Airlines, FlyArystan, Qazaq Air, Air Astana, Lufthansa.

Is there a nonstop flight from Astana to Almaty?

Yes. 5 airlines: SCAT Airlines, FlyArystan, Qazaq Air, Air Astana, Lufthansa.

How far is Astana from Almaty?

The flight distance from Astana to Almaty is 591 miles (951 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as the length of Italy.

What type of aircraft flies from Astana to Almaty?

At 1h 50m, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Astana to Almaty?

Roughly 109 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 545 km.

Is the return flight from Almaty to Astana also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Astana to Almaty?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at Nursultan Nazarbayev for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.