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Connecting route · Kazakhstan → Saudi Arabia

Flights from Astana to Riyadh

There are no direct flights from Astana to Riyadh. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Baku, about 7h 33m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 7h 13m
NQZRUHDXB

Astana to Riyadh at a glance

Fastest journey7h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Baku

Best ways to fly from Astana to Riyadh

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 Dubai (DXB) RUH
Leg 1: flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates, flyadeal, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~7h 33m
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NQZ Baku (GYD) RUH
Leg 1: Azerbaijan Airlines · Leg 2: Azerbaijan Airlines, Flynas
One airline, one ticket ~7h 13m
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NQZ Tashkent (TAS) RUH
Leg 1: Air Astana, Centrum Air, Uzbekistan Airways · Leg 2: Flynas
Self-transfer likely ~8h 19m
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NQZ Antalya (AYT) RUH
Leg 1: Air Astana, Pegasus Airlines, SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: flyadeal, Flynas, Saudia
Self-transfer likely ~10h 28m
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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
3,617 km2,246 miles
Journey time
7h 13mestimate
Time difference
-2hRiyadh vs Astana
Currency in Riyadh
SAR
Airports
NQZ → RUH

Flights from Astana to Riyadh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Astana to Riyadh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Baku and Tashkent. 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 Riyadh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,617 km.
Where do you change planes between Astana and Riyadh?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Baku (GYD), Tashkent (TAS) and Antalya (AYT). flydubai flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Astana and Riyadh?
Astana: Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ). Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
What is the time difference between Astana and Riyadh?
Riyadh is 2 hours behind Astana.

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