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Flights from Astana to Medina
There are no direct flights from Astana to Medina. The easiest way is one stop via Almaty or Dubai, about 8h 39m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 27m
Astana to Medina at a glance
Fastest journey8h 27mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Almaty or Dubai
Best ways to fly from Astana to Medina
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) MED
Leg 1: Air Astana, Qazaq Air, SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, SCAT Airlines
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NQZ Istanbul (IST) MED
Leg 1: Air Astana, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: flyadeal, Saudia, Turkish Airlines
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
- 4,014 km2,493 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 27mestimate
- Time difference
- -2hMedina vs Astana
- Currency in Medina
- SAR
- Airports
- NQZ → MED
Flights from Astana to Medina: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Astana to Medina?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Almaty, Dubai and Istanbul. 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 Medina?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,014 km.
Where do you change planes between Astana and Medina?
The best connecting points are Almaty (ALA), Dubai (DXB) and Istanbul (IST). Air Astana flies both legs via Almaty, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Astana and Medina?
Astana: Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ). Medina: Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED).
What is the time difference between Astana and Medina?
Medina is 2 hours behind Astana.





