City buses No. 10 and No. 12 run from the airport to the city center and railway stations. The travel time is about 40 minutes. Fares can be paid with an Astra Plat transport card or a bank card with contactless payment.

The fastest and most comfortable way is to take a taxi via the Yandex Go, Bolt, or inDriver apps. The trip to the city center takes 20–25 minutes, and the cost starts from 2000 tenge.

Many hotels and travel companies offer private transfers. International services such as Hertz, Europcar, and Avis, as well as local car rental services, are also available at the airport.

The launch of a light rail line connecting the airport with Astana's business and central districts is planned soon. This will provide a fast and eco-friendly way to reach the city without traffic jams.

In Astana, there are over 100 bus routes connecting all districts of the city, including the airport and railway stations. Payment can be made using an Astra Plat transport card or a bank card with contactless payment. The current schedule and routes can be found via the Transcard app, as well as in the Yandex.Go and 2GIS apps. For convenient route viewing, the mobile app Avtobys is available.

In Astana, official taxis can be called through the Taxi Point service. Popular taxi services include Yandex Go, Bolt, inDriver, and Maxim. A trip across the city center usually takes 10–15 minutes. Car-sharing services also operate in the city, allowing you to rent a car via a mobile app and pay only for the time used. For more information on taxi pick-up points and tourist kiosks where information and assistance are available, see the Tourist Kiosks section.

For short trips and walks along the embankment, it is convenient to use city bicycles Astana Bike or electric scooter rental services such as Whoosh, Jet, and Ozim Scooters. Rentals are arranged through the app, and rental stations are located throughout the city center.

A light rail transit (LRT) system is actively being built in Astana, which will connect the airport, railway stations, and central districts of the capital. Once the project is completed, residents and visitors will be able to travel quickly and conveniently along main routes without traffic jams.

Citizens of more than 70 countries, including the European Union, the United Kingdom, the USA, Canada, South Korea, Japan, the UAE, and others, can enter Kazakhstan without a visa for up to 30 days. Citizens of EAEU countries (Russia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia) are allowed to stay for up to 90 days.

Citizens of countries not included in the visa-free list are required to obtain a visa through the consulates or embassies of Kazakhstan. To obtain a visa, an invitation from the host party (a travel agency, hotel, individual, or organization) and a completed online application through the Visa.mfa.kz portal are required.

Travelers from certain countries can apply for an electronic visa (eVisa) without visiting a consulate. The eVisa is available for entry through Kazakhstan's international airports, including Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. It is enough to submit an application online, pay the fee, and receive the visa by email.

For more information, visit the website - Visa

Foreign citizens arriving in Kazakhstan are not required to undergo separate registration if their stay does not exceed the established limit. For longer visits, the host party (hotel or landlord) must notify the migration service through the egov.kz portal.

From December to February, temperatures can drop to –30 °C and below. This is the time of frosts, snowy landscapes, and cozy walks around the decorated city. Warm clothing, a hat, and gloves are recommended.

Current weather in Astana can be found at the link - Weather

Spring is short but beautiful. By March, the snow begins to melt, and by May, temperatures rise to +15 … +20 °C. It is a great season for excursions and walks along the embankment.

Spring is short but beautiful. By March, the snow begins to melt, and by May, temperatures rise to +15 … +20 °C. It is a great season for excursions and walks along the embankment.

September is a golden time in Astana: temperatures are around +15 °C, and the air is fresh and clean. By the end of October, it gets cooler, and preparations for winter begin.

Banknotes in circulation are 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10,000, and 20,000 tenge, as well as coins of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 tenge.

Dollars, euros, or other currencies can be exchanged at banks, exchange offices, and the airport. Exchange rates are roughly the same, but it is more profitable to exchange in the city center.

Current exchange rate in Astana can be found at the link - Tenge Exchange Rate

Visa, MasterCard, and UnionPay cards are accepted for payment. ATMs are available in all districts of Astana, as well as in major shopping centers and hotels.

Many cafes, shops, and transportation services accept contactless payments. Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay can also be used.