Astana International Airport (NQZ) is also known as Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport. This primary international airport is located in the heart of Kazakhastan serving its capital city Nur-Sultan. It is one of the most important gateways into central Asia and also the busiest in the country with more than 5 million passenger traffic in 2019 alone.
Astana Airport has two terminals and one runway along with maintenance facilities for cargo. This facility started operations in 1931 and has since undergone many transformations. It is named Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) after its first president.
Astana International Airport (NQZ) is home to SCAT Airlines, FlyArystan, and Qazaq Air. Being one of the busiest airports in the country, it has now become a hub of cultural confluence and an important economic generator.
General Information about Astana Airport
The following table is an overview of NQZ Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Operator | JSC Astana International Airport |
| Built In (Year) | 1963 |
| Serves | Astana, Akmola Region |
| Hub for | Air Astana, FlyArystan, Qazaq Air, Kazaviaspas, Kaz Air Trans |
| Astana Airport Code | NQZ |
| Astana Airport Terminals | Three Terminals |
| Astana International Airport Runway | 1 |
| Astana International Airport Coordinates | 51°01′19″N 071°28′01″E |
| Astana Airport Address | Qabanbay Batyr Ave, Astana 020000, Kazakhstan |
| Official Website | https://nn-airport.kz |
| Official Phone Number | 7 7172 70 29 99 |
| Elevation | 355 m / 1,165 ft |
Astana Airport Code
Astana Airport IATA code is NQZ. This three-letter code is derived from the airport’s other name Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ). QZ in this IATA code stands for Qazaqstan, which is the new spelling of the country where the airport is based.
Located at a height of 335 meters above sea level, Astana Airport is a major hub for Air Astana.
| IATA CODE | TSE |
| ICAO CODE | UACC |
| FAA CODE | — |
| WORLD AREA CODE | 738 |
| COUNTRY CODE | KAZ |
| ZIP CODE | 20000 |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | TSE |
Astana Airport Map
The Astana Airport location map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Astana Airport Terminal
There are three terminals at the airport: T1, T2, and a business aviation terminal. T1 and T2 are two primary passenger terminals. A cargo maintenance facility is also available at the airport.
This facility is a base for Qazaq Air, FlyArystan, and SCAT Airlines.
Astana Airport Runway
A single runway services Astana Airport (NQZ):
| Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
| 04-22 | 11,484 ft | 147 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest Airports to Astana International Airport
Some of the closest airports to Astana Airport are:
- Ekibastuz Airport – 270 km
- Kokshetau Airport – 287 km
- Arkalyk Airport – 326 km
- Petropavi Airport – 446 km
- Omsk Tsentralny Airport – 456 km
- Pavlodar Airport – 470 km
- Balqash Airport – 523 km
- Zhezkazgan Airport – 620 km
Airlines Operating from Astana Airport
The following airlines operate from Astana Airport:
- Aeroflot
- Air Astana
- Air China
- Belavia
- Bulgaria
- China Southern Airlines
- Ellinair
- Etihad Airways
- Finnair
- FlyArystan
- flydubai
- LOT Polish Airlines
- Lufthansa
- Qatar Airways
