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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul Airport to Astana:

• Earliest: departs at 1:25 am and lands at 6:34 am
• Latest: departs at 10:25 pm and lands at 3:34 am.

The flight takes about 5h 09m.

A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Astana takes 5h 09m, covering 5,485 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Astana range from C$ 544 to C$ 710, with an average of C$ 608 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 544 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 540 round-trip via Baku Heydar Aliyev (GYD), compared to C$ 604 for direct.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Astana and Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Astana flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 442 to C$ 1,378. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Astana are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 466, which is 32% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Astana usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl (NQZ).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Istanbul Airport to Astana route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 42m.

One-stop flights from Istanbul Airport to Astana most commonly connect through:

• Shimkent (CIT) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Baku Heydar Aliyev (GYD) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Tashkent Vostochny (TAS) – 33% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Astana. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 545 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 734, a difference of C$ 189.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Istanbul Airport and Astana. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• Air Astana

Flying via Baku Heydar Aliyev (GYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 27m, compared with 15h 35m via Tashkent Vostochny (TAS) and 19h 02m via Shimkent (CIT).

Astana is 2 hours ahead of Istanbul Airport (Alma-Ata Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Astana: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Turkish Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.