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Kazakhstan at a glance
- Capital
- Astana
- Population
- 20,286,084
- Area
- 2,724,900 km²
- Calling code
- +7
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Kazakhstan
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Currency KZTTime in Astana 08:04UTC+05:00Country codes KZ / KAZ
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Astana. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
15 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Baiterek (monument)
Baiterek (monument) is one option for your time in Astana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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Nur-Astana Mosque
Nur-Astana Mosque is one option for your time in Astana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Our Mother of Perpetual Help Cathedral, Astana
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Cathedral, Astana is one option for your time in Astana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Hazrat Sultan Mosque
Hazrat Sultan Mosque is one option for your time in Astana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Qaraötkel Bridge
Qaraötkel Bridge is one option for your time in Astana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Independence Square, Astana
Independence Square, Astana is one option for your time in Astana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Palace of Independence (Astana)
Palace of Independence (Astana) is one option for your time in Astana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Döñgelek Square
Döñgelek Square is one option for your time in Astana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Lovers' Park (Astana)
Lovers' Park (Astana) is one option for your time in Astana. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
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Astana Triathlon Park
Astana Triathlon Park is one option for your time in Astana. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
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Jetisu Park
Jetisu Park is one option for your time in Astana. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
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Astana Botanical Garden
Astana Botanical Garden is one option for your time in Astana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Kazakhstan Sports Palace
Kazakhstan Sports Palace is one option for your time in Astana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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The Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan is one option for your time in Astana. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Otan Qorgaushylar Monument
Otan Qorgaushylar Monument is one option for your time in Astana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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NQZ
An arrival option for Astana
Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
17.1 km from the city centre · straight line
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Flights at NQZ
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NQZ airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport | NQZ | 17.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Sary-Arka Airport | KGF | 214.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Kokshetau International Airport | KOV | 270.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Pavlodar International Airport | PWQ | 403.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Petropavl International Airport | PPK | 427.4 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Zhezkazgan National Airport | DZN | 469.8 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
Astana · UACC
Elevation1165 ft
Coordinates51.027035, 71.467094
Runways
04 / 22
11484 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP124.6 MHz
ATIS128.3 MHz
RADAR120.7 MHz
TWR118.7 MHz
Sary-Arka Airport
Karaganda · UAKK
Elevation1765 ft
Coordinates49.670799, 73.334396
Runways
05 / 23
10831 × 197 ft
CONRadio frequencies
APP122 MHz
TWR118.3 MHz
Kokshetau International Airport
Kokshetau · UACK
Elevation900 ft
Coordinates53.329102, 69.594597
Runways
02 / 20
8325 × 125 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
Not recorded
Pavlodar International Airport
Pavlodar · UASP
Elevation410 ft
Coordinates52.194982, 77.073088
Runways
03 / 21
8202 × 148 ft
CONRadio frequencies
TWR119.8 MHz
Petropavl International Airport
Petropavl · UACP
Elevation453 ft
Coordinates54.775622, 69.187415
Runways
05 / 23
8190 × 128 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
Not recorded
Zhezkazgan National Airport
Zhezkazgan · UAKD
Elevation1250 ft
Coordinates47.708953, 67.738094
Runways
04 / 22
8530 × 138 ft
CONRadio frequencies
TWR127.1 MHz
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Getting around Astana
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Baiterek (monument)
Directions ↗Baiterek (monument) is one option for your time in Astana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Nur-Astana Mosque
Directions ↗Nur-Astana Mosque is one option for your time in Astana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Cathedral, Astana
Directions ↗Our Mother of Perpetual Help Cathedral, Astana is one option for your time in Astana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Hazrat Sultan Mosque
Directions ↗Hazrat Sultan Mosque is one option for your time in Astana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Qaraötkel Bridge
Directions ↗Qaraötkel Bridge is one option for your time in Astana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Independence Square, Astana
Directions ↗Independence Square, Astana is one option for your time in Astana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Palace of Independence (Astana)
Directions ↗Palace of Independence (Astana) is one option for your time in Astana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Döñgelek Square
Directions ↗Döñgelek Square is one option for your time in Astana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Lovers' Park (Astana)
Directions ↗Lovers' Park (Astana) is one option for your time in Astana. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Astana Triathlon Park
Directions ↗Astana Triathlon Park is one option for your time in Astana. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Jetisu Park
Directions ↗Jetisu Park is one option for your time in Astana. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Astana Botanical Garden
Directions ↗Astana Botanical Garden is one option for your time in Astana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Kazakhstan Sports Palace
Directions ↗Kazakhstan Sports Palace is one option for your time in Astana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
The Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Directions ↗The Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan is one option for your time in Astana. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Otan Qorgaushylar Monument
Directions ↗Otan Qorgaushylar Monument is one option for your time in Astana. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Almaty
2,228,675 residents
JAN
-6 °C
FEB
-4 °C
MAR
4 °C
APR
10 °C
MAY
16 °C
JUN
20 °C
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