On this page, you can find and purchase flight tickets for the Xi'an — Astana route. The distance between the cities is 3,546 km, and scheduled flights are operated with a frequency of about one flight per week.
Flights on this route are operated by Air China (CA). Ticket prices are subject to fluctuations, so to choose the best offer, use the interactive price dynamics chart and the low-price calendar provided below.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Xian — Astana by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 941 in ,, and the most expensive are around AED 1,777 in u. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Xian → Astana, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 1,257 | low | May | AED 1,537 | high | Sep | AED 1,420 | medium |
| Feb | AED 1,211 | low | Jun | AED 1,583 | high | Oct | AED 1,374 | medium |
| Mar | AED 1,304 | medium | Jul | AED 1,444 | medium | Nov | AED 1,281 | low |
| Apr | AED 1,397 | medium | Aug | AED 1,560 | high | Dec | AED 1,490 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Astana is characterized by significant temperature fluctuations. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26.9°C, while the coldest is January, when temperatures drop to -18.3°C.
Budget-wise, the most cost-effective month to fly is August, when tickets start AED 941. Peak costs occur in April, when the price can reach AED 1,777.
The optimal time for a trip is August, which combines comfortable weather conditions with the lowest fares. We recommend avoiding booking for April if your goal is to save on airfare.
Regular air service on this route is provided by Air China (CA), which operates approximately one flight per week. Currently, this is the main carrier offering flights between these cities. To view a detailed flight schedule, travel times, and potential connection options, explore the interactive list of airlines provided further down the page.
Flights Xian — Astana depart from Xianyang International Airport and arrive at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
With a direct flight, the travel time is approximately 4.5–5 hours. For connecting flights, the journey duration will depend on the layover time at the transit airport.
Regular flights between the cities are operated by Air China (CA). The current list of available carriers can always be checked at the top of this page.
Flights arrive at Astana International Airport (NQZ). Information on how to get from the airport to the city center can be found in the relevant section of our website.
Ticket prices depend on the season and how far in advance you book. The current minimum price for the coming months is displayed in the low-price calendar block on this page.
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