There are 5 ways to get from Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) to Almaty by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane NQZ - ALA
2h 20m$50–90Train
cheapest- Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Almaty 2train 004Ц / ...
19h 2m$18–230Bus
- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus A500
22h$22Drive 1,203 km
- Drive from Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) to Almatycar 1,203 km
10h 43m$47–68Train via Almaty 1
- Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Almaty 1train 114Ц
24h 6m$120–240
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) to Almaty is to bus which costs $22 - $23 and takes 22h.
The fastest way to get from Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) to Almaty is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $50 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) to Almaty station. However, there are services departing from Astana Airport and arriving at Almaty Sayran Bus Station via Saparzhai bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h.
No, there is no direct train from Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) to Almaty. However, there are services departing from Airport and arriving at Almaty 2 via Astana Nurly Zhol. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 2m.
The distance between Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) and Almaty is 965 km. The road distance is 1203 km.
The best way to get from Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) to Almaty without a car is to train which takes 19h 2m and costs $18 - $230.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) to Almaty, including transfers.
Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) to Almaty bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Saparzhai bus station.
Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Astana Nurly Zhol station.
The best way to get from Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) to Almaty is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $50 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 - $230 and takes 19h 2m, you could also bus, which costs $22 - $23 and takes 22h.
What companies run services between Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ), Kazakhstan and Almaty, Kazakhstan?
Flyr, SCAT, and four other airlines fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) hourly. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Almaty 2 twice daily. Tickets cost $18–25 and the journey takes 17h 22m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–390
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–410
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty International Airport via Shimkent
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Website
- flyqazaq.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–300
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–25
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $45–65
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $35–50
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $18–25
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $26–35
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $18–25
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 46m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $120–230
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $120–170
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $160–230
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $120–170
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $170–240
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
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More Questions & Answers
Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) to Almaty bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Almaty Sayran Bus Station.
Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) to Almaty train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Almaty 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) to Almaty is 1203 km. It takes approximately 10h 43m to drive from Nur-Sultan Airport (NQZ) to Almaty.
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