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Flights from Astana to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Astana to Abu Dhabi. 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
NQZAUHALA

Astana to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey7h 21mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Almaty or Tashkent

Best ways to fly from Astana to Abu Dhabi

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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NQZ Almaty (ALA) AUH
Leg 1: Air Astana, Qazaq Air, SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Astana
One airline, one ticket ~7h 21m
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NQZ Tashkent (TAS) AUH
Leg 1: Air Astana, Centrum Air, Uzbekistan Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Samarkand, Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~7h 45m
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NQZ Baku (GYD) AUH
Leg 1: Azerbaijan Airlines · Leg 2: Air Arabia
Self-transfer likely ~8h 20m
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NQZ Yerevan (EVN) AUH
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Self-transfer likely ~9h 00m
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NQZ Kazan (KZN) AUH
Leg 1: Red Wings Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
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
-1hAbu Dhabi vs Astana
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
NQZ → AUH

Flights from Astana to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Astana to Abu Dhabi?
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 Astana to Abu Dhabi?
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 Astana and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Almaty (ALA), Tashkent (TAS), Baku (GYD) and Yerevan (EVN). Air Astana flies both legs via Almaty, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Astana and Abu Dhabi?
Astana: Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Astana and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 1 hour behind Astana.

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