Search Flights from Astana to Istanbul

Quick Flight Summary from Astana to Istanbul

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    45 KWD
  • Direct flight duration 5 hour 55 min
  • Direct airlines Pegasus, AJet, Turkish Airlines
  • Arrival airports SAW / IST
  • Best days to book Sunday, Wednesday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    42 KWD

Cheapest flights from Astana to Istanbul

Cheapest Direct Flight

Pegasus

Pegasus
22 Nov, Sun
Astana – Istanbul
5h 45m
Non-stop
NQZ–SAW

Pegasus

Pegasus
4 Nov, Wed
Astana – Istanbul
5h 45m
Non-stop
NQZ–SAW

Air Astana

Air Astana
22 Nov, Sun
Astana – Istanbul
6h
Non-stop
NQZ–IST

Last update: 07 October 2026 17:54

Direct flights from Astana to Istanbul

Pegasus
AJet
Turkish Airlines

Estimated Prices for Astana to Istanbul Flights

Cheapest Day12 October Monday
Best Price
39 KWD
Average Price
53 KWD
79 KWD
39 KWD
75 KWD
07Wed
Oct
60 KWD
08Thu
79 KWD
09Fri
58 KWD
10Sat
51 KWD
11Sun
39 KWD
12Mon
58 KWD
13Tue
47 KWD
14Wed
47 KWD
15Thu
49 KWD
16Fri
49 KWD
17Sat
49 KWD
18Sun
47 KWD
19Mon
58 KWD
20Tue
51 KWD
21Wed
48 KWD
22Thu
59 KWD
23Fri
56 KWD
24Sat
51 KWD
25Sun
54 KWD
26Mon
49 KWD
27Tue
58 KWD
28Wed
48 KWD
29Thu
48 KWD
30Fri
44 KWD
31Sat
65 KWD
01Sun
Nov
51 KWD
02Mon
46 KWD
03Tue
43 KWD
04Wed
44 KWD
05Thu

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Istanbul City Center from Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is located in Pendik, on the Anatolian Side of Istanbul. From the airport, you can get to the city center by metro, municipal bus, Havabus, public transport with a Marmaray transfer, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Metro
  • The airport is the terminus of the M4 Kadıköy–Sabiha Gökçen Airport metro line. The line takes about 50 minutes to get from the airport to Kadıköy.
  • You can transfer to Marmaray at Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and to the Metrobus at Ünalan station.
  • Timetables and weekend night services vary according to the current IBB (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality) schedule. For up-to-date information, you can check Metro Istanbul's announcements.
  • You board the metro with an Istanbulkart. To buy a card, you can use the ticket machines at the stations.
Havabus
  • With Havabus services, you can reach Taksim and Kadıköy without transfers.
  • The Taksim line follows the Kavacık and Zincirlikuyu route. The journey takes about 1.5 hours, depending on traffic.
  • The Kadıköy line also stops at Yenisahra. The journey to Kadıköy takes about 1 hour, depending on traffic.
  • For current timetables and fares, you can check Havabus's official website.
Bus
  • E10: Kadıköy via Kurtköy
  • E3: 4. Levent Metro (European Side)
  • 16S: Uzunçayır Metrobus
  • MR60: Pendik YHT (Marmaray)
  • Routes and schedules may change. For up-to-date information, you can check the official IETT website or mobile app.
Marmaray
  • With Marmaray, you can reach many parts of the city by transferring.
  • You can take the MR60 bus to Pendik YHT station and transfer to Marmaray.
  • You can also take the M4 metro to Ayrılık Çeşmesi station and switch to Marmaray.
Taxi
  • You can take a taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city.
  • Bridge and tunnel tolls are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • There are offices of international and local car rental companies at the airport.
  • If you make a reservation in advance, you can pick up your car without waiting in line.
Transfer
  • You can travel comfortably from the airport to different parts of the city with a private transfer service.
  • It is recommended to book your transfer at least one day in advance.

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport is located on the European Side. From the airport, which is in the Arnavutköy district, you can get to the city center by bus, Havaist, metro, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Bus
  • From Istanbul Airport, you can reach different parts of the city center, such as Mecidiyeköy, Mahmutbey, Sultangazi, Sarıyer, and Halkalı, on the H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8 buses.
  • The journey takes 1 hour 40 minutes to Mecidiyeköy, 1 hour 45 minutes to Halkalı, 1 hour 30 minutes to Mahmutbey, 1 hour 25 minutes to Sultangazi, and 1 hour 50 minutes to Sarıyer. Travel times may vary depending on traffic conditions.
  • You can buy bus tickets at the ticket booths or machines on the airport platforms, or online.
Metro
  • You can get from the airport to the city center on the M11 Gayrettepe - Istanbul Airport metro line.
  • The metro provides direct access to the Arnavutköy, İhsaniye, Göktürk, Kemerburgaz, Hasdal, Kağıthane, and Gayrettepe areas of the city center.
  • After getting off at Gayrettepe station, you can also transfer to the metrobus, buses, and the M1 Hacıosman - Yenikapı metro line.
  • The metro operates between 06:00 and 00:00.
  • The journey takes about 45 minutes on average.
Havaist
  • Havaist services take you to Aksaray, Esenler Bus Terminal, Arnavutköy, Halkalı-Başakşehir, Silivri - Çatalca, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar - Bahçeşehir, Bakırköy, Kadıköy, Taksim, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
  • You can pay the Havaist fare online, at the ticket booths on the platforms, or by card on the bus. Istanbulkart is accepted on some Havaist buses.
  • The Havaist fare varies depending on the route you take.
Taxi
  • Orange, turquoise, and black taxis run from Istanbul Airport to the city center.
  • A fixed fare applies from the airport to certain points in the city center.
  • Bridge crossings, bus terminal exit fees, and toll roads are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • You can rent a car from Avec, Sixt, Hertz, Rent Go, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Garenta, and many other companies at the airport and drive to the city center.
  • If you make a reservation before

Istanbul Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Wednesday
7 Oct
Cloudy
20°11°
Thursday
8 Oct
Fog
20°11°
Friday
9 Oct
Clear
23°14°
Saturday
10 Oct
Clear
26°15°
Sunday
11 Oct
Cloudy
23°16°

Flights with Alternative Departure Locations Astana Istanbul

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Astana-Istanbul flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Astana-Istanbul flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Astana-Istanbul flights, you can use Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Astana-Istanbul is 3396 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 4 hour 10 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Astana-Istanbul flights is Saturday.
Pegasus, AJet, Turkish Airlines organizes direct flights between Astana-Istanbul.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Pegasus starts from approximately 36 KWD.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Turkish Airlines
75 KWD
1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Scat Airlines
58 KWD
No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece X 10 kg cabin baggage
Pegasus
36 KWD
1 piece X 3 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
AJet
45 KWD
1 piece X 4 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)

Last update: 02.10.2026

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