Astana travel guide

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You're Going to Love Astana

With a population of 345,604, Astana is the largest city in Astana, Kazakhstan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.

Where to Eat in Astana

If you’re looking for affordable options, MÖKKI (The Ritz-Carlton, Astana, 3rd floor) and OZEN (The Ritz-Carlton, Astana) are great picks.

When to visit Astana

Astana in November
Estimated hotel price
€71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Astana in November
Estimated hotel price
€71
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Astana in July, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -21 °C, with an average temperature of -16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 50 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Astana, with an average rainfall of 14 mm.

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How to Get to Astana

Plane

Astana is served by 2 airports: Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl (TSE) and Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl (NQZ). The closest to the city centre of Astana is Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl, which is located 9 miles from the city centre. Further away is Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl, 9 miles from the centre of Astana. The shortest flight to Astana from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 33h 15m.

Plane

Astana is served by 2 airports: Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl (TSE) and Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl (NQZ). The closest to the city centre of Astana is Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl, which is located 9 miles from the city centre. Further away is Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl, 9 miles from the centre of Astana. The shortest flight to Astana from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 33h 15m.

Airports near Astana

Airlines serving Astana

Lufthansa
Good (4,656 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (30 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (396 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
flydubai
Good (68 reviews)
Uzbekistan Airways
Good (16 reviews)
Azerbaijan Airlines
Excellent (6 reviews)
Air Astana
Good (9 reviews)
Air Cairo
Good (23 reviews)
SCAT Airlines
Excellent (4 reviews)
Somon Air
Mediocre (1 reviews)
Aeroflot
Excellent (10 reviews)
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Where to stay in Astana

From 5-star hotels such as the The Ritz-Carlton, Astana to great affordable options like the Park Inn by Radisson Astana, KZ, Astana offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €37 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €140 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Astana

Most booked hotels in Astana

Hilton Astana
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€163+
Rixos President Astana
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€173+
Best Western Plus Astana
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€71+
Reikartz Park Astana
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
€47+

Hiring a car in Astana

The most frequently booked car type in Astana is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 28% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

The most frequently booked car type in Astana is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 28% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.