Traveling from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev (NQZ) to Bangkok: what you need to know
The timezone in Bangkok is UTC+7. The city is 7 hours ahead of Astana, where Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport is located.
To ensure you catch your flight from NQZ to Bangkok, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
If you hold a passport from Kazakhstan, you will need an e-visa to visit Thailand. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev to Bangkok for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're traveling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you book and definitely before flying.
Central Astana to NQZ is around 18 kilometers. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 38 minutes to reach there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching an early flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Bangkok? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near NQZ:
How to find the cheapest flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to Bangkok
$274 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Bangkok. Return flights start from $535. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from NQZ to Bangkok if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for a ticket from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Bangkok.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you the hassle of looking for cheap tickets from NQZ to Bangkok every day.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Bangkok, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is around 32 kilometers from central Bangkok. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 35 minutes.
Traveling on public transport takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Bangkok, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near BKK:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
The center of Bangkok is located around 27 kilometers from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). As soon as your flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Bangkok has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 30 minutes.
You can also travel by public transport, which typically takes 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to DMK. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from NQZ to Bangkok:
Best time to go to Bangkok
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Bangkok. July is the busiest month for a trip to Bangkok. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Bangkok, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Bangkok, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 37ºC.
December sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC. Search for cheap flights from NQZ to Bangkok sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Bangkok
Start your Bangkok trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev to Bangkok, check out our range of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew are attractions you won't want to skip in Bangkok.
Complete your Bangkok trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Bangkok and explore the city on your own schedule. Easily compare companies in one go to find your ideal ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to Bangkok.
