Airport Maintenance at Astana: Adjustments in Flight Schedules
Heads Up, Flyers! Astana International Airport Runway Maintenance Ahead 🛫🚧
Get ready for some changes in your travel plans! Astana International Airport, a.k.a. Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ), is set to undergo runway maintenance during two periods in 2025: September 1-4 and October 1-31.
While it's all part of ensuring flight safety and enhancing services, this closure will affect your flights as reported by us. Expect some adjustments to your flight schedules, particularly during these dates:
- September 1-4, 2025
- September 8 - October 31, 2025 (yikes, that's a long time!)
Here's the catch: during these periods, the runway will remain out of commission from 10:00 to 18:00 local time in Astana. If you're wondering where your flight might take off or land during this time, don't worry, we got you covered. Given the unusual circumstances, nearby major airports in Kazakhstan might be the places to look. These might include but aren't limited to:
- Almaty International Airport (ALA) – Kazakhstan's largest airport and a hub for domestic and international flights.
- Shymkent Airport (CIT) – another significant airport in southern Kazakhstan.
- Turkestan Airport – could serve as an alternate due to past flight diversion incidents during adverse weather conditions.
- Aktau Airport (SCO) and Atyrau Airport (GUW) – crucial regional airports to consider for longer-range diversions within Kazakhstan.
The airport authorities haven't officially named these airports as alternates for the maintenance period's runway work, but they seem like the most plausible options due to the frequent operation of flights between them and Astana.
In short, stay tuned for updates from Astana International Airport or your respective airlines as the maintenance dates approach. Keep your eyes peeled for possible changes in your flight schedules, and don't forget to double-check with your airline for the latest information before you take off!
Adjust your lifestyle and travel plans for the upcoming months. The maintenance at Astana International Airport might necessitate flying to alternative airports like Almaty, Shymkent, Turkestan, Aktau, or Atyrau during the periods of September 1-4 and September 8 - October 31, 2025, especially when flights are scheduled during the daily closure from 10:00 to 18:00 local time.
