Flying from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ): what you need to know
Astana is five hours ahead of Dublin and observes the UTC+5 timezone.
To ensure you get on your DUB to NQZ flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
$326 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Dublin Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,005. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from DUB to NQZ. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
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Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
72.87% of flights that leave from Dublin Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Dublin Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Dublin. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 2 hours 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dublin Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near DUB:
Arriving at Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
Consider booking a hotel close to NQZ if you're catching a late Dublin Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go beyond Astana and check out places outside the usual tourist stops with your own wheels. You can pick up an Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport rental car from Avis.
To secure the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Rates typically rise as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to central Astana
From Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport, Astana is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Astana in June.
Book your flight from Dublin Airport to Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport for July if you'd like to go to Astana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from DUB to NQZ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -22ºC and -7ºC on average.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Pavlodar is just one of the many cities in Kazakhstan waiting to be explored after you've seen Astana. Around 402 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Cathedral of the Annunciation, Chapel of St. Nicholas and Mosquée Mashkur Jusup.
Temirtau is another favourite destination in Kazakhstan and is around 161 kilometres south-east of Astana. No trip is complete without experiencing Temirtau stele, Zimniy Sad and Tets Pvs.