Istanbul (SAW) to Astana (NQZ) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Istanbul (SAW) to Astana (NQZ): 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 SAW to NQZ
- PegasusNot in an alliance
SAW to NQZ with one stop
22 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Aktobe (AKX)Pegasus, then SCAT Airlines, Air Astana and 2 moreDV
IQ+1 - Via Atyrau (GUW)Pegasus, then SCAT Airlines, Air Astana and 1 moreDVFS
- Via Uralsk (URA)Pegasus, then Air Astana and FlyArystanFS
- Via Kutaisi (KUT)Pegasus, then FlyArystanFS
- Via Ankara (ESB)AJet the whole way
- Via Batumi (BUS)Pegasus, then FlyArystanFS
- Via Aktau (SCO)Pegasus, then SCAT Airlines, Air Astana and 1 moreDVFS
- Via Tbilisi (TBS)Pegasus and AJet, then Air Astana
- Via Yerevan (EVN)Pegasus, then Shirak Avia5G
- Via Baku (GYD)Azerbaijan Airlines the whole wayJ2J2
- Via Antalya (AYT)Pegasus the whole way
- Via Moscow (VKO)Pegasus and AJet, then SCAT AirlinesDV
- Via Gazipasa (GZP)Pegasus, then FlyArystanFS
- Via Shymkent (CIT)Pegasus, then SCAT Airlines, Air Astana and 1 moreDVFS
- Via Bishkek (BSZ)Pegasus and AJet, then Qazaq AirIQ
SAW to NQZ: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from SAW to NQZ?
Pegasus flies nonstop from Istanbul (SAW) to Astana (NQZ).
How far is Istanbul from Astana by plane?
Istanbul (SAW) and Astana (NQZ) 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 SAW to NQZ cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SAW to NQZ with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Istanbul and Astana?
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.