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Cheap flights from Astana (NQZ) to Istanbul (IST)

NQZ — IST
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl to Istanbul are usually found in April or May, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Astana to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Astana (NQZ) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$336

Good round-trip deal

$793 or less

Good one-way deal

$585 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl-Istanbul flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl to Istanbul.
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Astana to Istanbul in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Astana-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Astana-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Astana-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Astana-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Astana-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Astana to Istanbul

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Astana to Istanbul Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Astana to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Astana to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Astana to Istanbul Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 75 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Astana to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Astana to Istanbul Airport (average of $144). Flying from Astana to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $308). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NQZ to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Astana to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 28, 2025.

When flying from Astana to Istanbul Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated October 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Astana to Istanbul Airport, such as Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,031 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.7

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,031 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,031 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.7

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
634 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,031 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.7

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Astana to Istanbul?

    For a flight from Astana to Istanbul, you will be flying from Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl. Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl (NQZ) is just 8.8 mi from the center of the city. Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl is the only Astana airport and it handles 1 outbound flight to Istanbul per day. 3 airlines have flights to Istanbul from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Astana to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Astana to Istanbul Airport round-trip from $221. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Astana, from $250, and Turkish Airlines, from $306. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Astana to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Astana to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Astana to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Astana to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Astana to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Astana to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Astana to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Astana to Istanbul Airport (average of $144). Flying from Astana to Istanbul Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $308). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Astana to Istanbul

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Astana to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$221Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Air AstanaCheapest$250Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$306Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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