AED 738 Find Cheap Flights from Dubai to Nur-Sultan (Astana) – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 01:15 and lands at 06:36
• Latest: departs at 21:25 and lands at 02:46.

The flight takes about 5h 21m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Dubai to Astana.

A direct flight from Dubai to Astana takes 5h 21m, covering 5,110 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.

Return flights from Dubai to Astana range from AED 1,732 to AED 2,574, with an average of AED 2,113 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,732 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,489 return via Baku Heydar Aliyev (GYD), compared with AED 2,133 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 103–AED 367 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by flydubai and Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Astana flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about AED 1,932 to AED 8,282. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dubai to Astana flights:

• flydubai
• Emirates

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Dubai to Astana are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 1,156, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Dubai to Astana usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and arrive at Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl (NQZ).

Connecting flights from Dubai to Astana most commonly pass through:

• Almaty (ALA) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Baku Heydar Aliyev (GYD) – 50% 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 38% on the Dubai to Astana route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,491 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at AED 2,368, a difference of AED 878. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Dubai and Astana. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• flydubai
• Air Astana

Flying via Almaty (ALA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 37m, compared to 10h 52m via Baku Heydar Aliyev (GYD).

Astana is 1 hour ahead of Dubai (Alma-Ata Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• flydubai: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Astana: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.