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

• Turkish Airlines
• Air Astana
• MIAT Mongolian

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average ₪953 round-trip via Baku Heydar Aliyev (GYD), compared to ₪1,228 for direct flights.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₪87–₪133 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.

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
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Astana to Istanbul Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at ₪1,185 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ₪1,359, a difference of ₪175. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 02:10 and lands at 08:06
• Latest: departs at 22:20 and lands at 04:16.

The flight takes about 5h 56m.

A nonstop flight from Astana to Istanbul Airport takes 5h 56m, covering 5,485 km.

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.

One-way fares from Astana to Istanbul Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₪3,532, which is 405% above the typical average for this route.

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.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₪32 for economy cars. Top options include:
· CIRCULAR
· Avec Car Rental
· Ok Mobility
· Alamo
· Autounion Car Rental

Round-trip flights from Astana to Istanbul Airport range from ₪1,103 to ₪1,398, with an average of ₪1,227 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₪1,103 counts as a good deal.