Astana (NQZ) to Istanbul (SAW) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Astana (NQZ) to Istanbul (SAW): AJet and Pegasus. The two airports are 2,108 miles (3,393 km) apart. There are also 22 ways to fly it with one stop, through Aktobe, Atyrau and Uralsk and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from NQZ to SAW
- AJetNot in an alliance
- PegasusNot in an alliance
NQZ to SAW with one stop
22 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Aktobe (AKX)SCAT Airlines, Air Astana and 2 more, then PegasusDV
IQ+1 - Via Atyrau (GUW)SCAT Airlines, Air Astana and 1 more, then PegasusDVFS
- Via Uralsk (URA)Air Astana and FlyArystan, then PegasusFS
- Via Kutaisi (KUT)FlyArystan, then PegasusFS
- Via Ankara (ESB)AJet the whole way
- Via Batumi (BUS)FlyArystan, then PegasusFS
- Via Aktau (SCO)SCAT Airlines, Air Astana and 1 more, then PegasusDVFS
- Via Tbilisi (TBS)Air Astana, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Yerevan (EVN)Shirak Avia, then Pegasus5G
- Via Baku (GYD)Azerbaijan Airlines the whole wayJ2J2
- Via Antalya (AYT)Pegasus the whole way
- Via Moscow (VKO)SCAT Airlines, then Pegasus and AJetDV
- Via Gazipasa (GZP)FlyArystan, then PegasusFS
- Via Shymkent (CIT)SCAT Airlines, Air Astana and 1 more, then PegasusDVFS
- Via Bishkek (BSZ)Qazaq Air, then Pegasus and AJetIQ
NQZ to SAW: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from NQZ to SAW?
AJet and Pegasus fly nonstop from Astana (NQZ) to Istanbul (SAW).
How far is Astana from Istanbul by plane?
Astana (NQZ) and Istanbul (SAW) are 2,108 miles (3,393 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does NQZ to SAW cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for NQZ to SAW with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Astana and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Aktobe (AKX), Atyrau (GUW), Uralsk (URA), Kutaisi (KUT) and Ankara (ESB). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AJet through Ankara.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.