Flying from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ): what you need to know
Astana is four hours ahead of Budapest and follows the UTC+5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your BUD to NQZ flight.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Budapest Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight is $258. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $509. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BUD to NQZ, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)
Budapest Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from BUD land on schedule 81% of the time.
Central Budapest to Budapest Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Budapest Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near BUD:
Arriving at Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Budapest Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NQZ instead:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis to explore Astana and beyond.
Reserve your vehicle from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport at least a few weeks before your departure to get the best deal. If you're going away during peak season, it's a good idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to central Astana
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Astana. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Budapest Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Astana. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Astana is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Budapest Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BUD to NQZ in January. Temperatures average between -23ºC and -7ºC then.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've visited Astana, now it's time to discover other corners of Kazakhstan. Journey around 402 kilometres east to Pavlodar to tick off its popular sights. From Pavlodar, Naberezhnaya Irtysha to Naberezhnaya (Embankment) and Aqmeshit Mosque, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Next up? Set out for Temirtau. It's roughly 161 kilometres south-east of Astana and features highlights including Museum of the First President and Gorodskoy Muzey.