Private Flights to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport

Arranging a private jet charter to Nursultan places you at one of Central Asia’s most significant airports, with direct access to Kazakhstan’s dynamic capital. Prime Jet Services handles every detail of your flight to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (IATA: NQZ, ICAO: UACC), ensuring a seamless, unhurried experience from departure to arrival.

Airport Overview

Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is one of the largest airports in Central Asia and the second-busiest in Kazakhstan, currently handling over five million passengers per year and servicing more than 140 domestic flights each week. The airport sits at 355 m (1,165 ft) above sea level, just 17 km from the city centre, and is accessible by car, train, metro, and bus shuttle.

Key airport specifications:

• IATA: NQZ
• ICAO: UACC
• Runways: 1
• Runway length (asphalt): 3,500 m (11,483 ft)
• Distance to Nursultan city centre: approximately 17 km

The terminal spans 25,000 square metres and includes a large duty-free area and dedicated VIP lounges.

Estimated Flight Times from Nursultan

Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport offers convenient connections across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Approximate private jet flight times from NQZ include:

• Nursultan to Frankfurt: approximately 6 hours 5 minutes
• Nursultan to Warsaw: approximately 5 hours 15 minutes
• Nursultan to Istanbul: approximately 5 hours 20 minutes
• Nursultan to Moscow: approximately 3 hours 45 minutes
• Nursultan to Dubai: approximately 4 hours 55 minutes
• Nursultan to Tashkent: approximately 2 hours
• Nursultan to Almaty: approximately 1 hour 40 minutes
• Nursultan to Oral: approximately 2 hours 30 minutes
• Nursultan to Aktau: approximately 2 hours 45 minutes

Charter flights are also available to a wide range of domestic Kazakhstani destinations, including Almaty, Oral, and Aktau. Those with schedule flexibility may find value in our empty-leg flights on select routes.

Charter Services and On-Board Amenities

Flying privately through Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport means bypassing public queues entirely. Boarding is handled through a separate process, with complimentary transfers between the terminal and your aircraft. Prime Jet Services provides the following as standard across our charter programme:

• Airport transfer
• Luxury car rental
• Hotel booking
• Restaurant reservations
• Access to VIP lounges
• Separate boarding
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• In-flight catering
• Television and multimedia
• Private VIP assistance
• Access to conference rooms

Ground Transfers

On arrival at NQZ, limousine transfer is available on request. Our ground team coordinates directly with your flight crew to ensure a smooth transition from aircraft to vehicle, removing any need to rely on public transport or navigate the city independently on arrival.

About Nursultan

Founded in 1830, Nursultan has undergone a remarkable transformation to become a leading centre for business, culture, and diplomacy in Central Asia, with a current population of over 1.2 million. The city was known as Akmola, then Astana between 1998 and 2019, before being renamed Nursultan. Its skyline reflects this rapid evolution, combining bold contemporary architecture with culturally significant landmarks.

Notable attractions include:

• Baiterek — the city’s iconic observation tower and most visited landmark
• Nurjol Boulevard — the principal ceremonial avenue running through the new city district
• Palace of Peace and Reconciliation — a striking pyramid-shaped structure designed for international dialogue
• Kazakh Eli — a monument on Independence Square commemorating Kazakhstani statehood

A Brief History of Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport

The airport opened in 1931 under the name Akmolinsk, initially serving as a landing facility for Soviet military aircraft. It continued to operate primarily as a military base until 1963, when authorities decided to transition it to civilian use; commercial passenger services commenced three years later. For approximately four decades, the airport operated with a single terminal and modest infrastructure, though the runway was extended to its current length of 3,500 m during this period. A significant overhaul completed in 2005 introduced the current 25,000 square-metre passenger terminal, substantially increasing the airport’s capacity and passenger experience.