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

• Earliest: departs at 2:10 am and lands at 8:08 am
• Latest: departs at 10:20 pm and lands at 4:18 am.

The flight takes about 5h 58m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Astana to Istanbul Airport.

A nonstop flight from Astana to Istanbul Airport takes 5h 58m, covering 2,118 miles.

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 Astana to Istanbul Airport range from $366 to $464, with an average of $407 over the past 12 months. Anything below $366 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $316 round-trip via Baku Heydar Aliyev (GYD), compared to $407 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $29–$44 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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 Airbus A330-300 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Astana to Istanbul Airport flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, 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 $306 to $2,901. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Astana to Istanbul Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $223.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

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

Connecting flights from Astana to Istanbul Airport most commonly pass through:

• Baku Heydar Aliyev (GYD) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Shimkent (CIT) - 47% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Astana to Istanbul Airport. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $393 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $451, a difference of $58.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Turkish Airlines
• Air Astana

Flying via Shimkent (CIT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 30m, compared with 17h 18m via Baku Heydar Aliyev (GYD).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii and Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Air Astana: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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