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Connecting route · United Arab Emirates → Kazakhstan

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Astana

There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Astana. The easiest way is one stop via Almaty or Tashkent, about 7h 21m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 7h 21m
AUHNQZALA

Abu Dhabi to Astana at a glance

Fastest journey7h 21mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Almaty or Tashkent

Best ways to fly from Abu Dhabi to Astana

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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AUH Almaty (ALA) NQZ
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Astana · Leg 2: Air Astana, Qazaq Air, SCAT Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 21m
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AUH Tashkent (TAS) NQZ
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Samarkand, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Astana, Centrum Air, Uzbekistan Airways
Self-transfer likely ~7h 45m
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AUH Baku (GYD) NQZ
Leg 1: Air Arabia · Leg 2: Azerbaijan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 20m
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AUH Yerevan (EVN) NQZ
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 00m
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AUH Kazan (KZN) NQZ
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Red Wings Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 48m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,306 km2,053 miles
Journey time
7h 21mestimate
Time difference
+1hAstana vs Abu Dhabi
Currency in Astana
USD
Airports
AUH → NQZ

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Astana: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Astana?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Almaty, Tashkent and Baku. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Astana?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,306 km.
Where do you change planes between Abu Dhabi and Astana?
The best connecting points are Almaty (ALA), Tashkent (TAS), Baku (GYD) and Yerevan (EVN). Air Arabia flies both legs via Almaty, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Abu Dhabi and Astana?
Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH). Astana: Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ).
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Astana?
Astana is 1 hour ahead of Abu Dhabi.

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