Kazakhstan

Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (TSE)

Location

The airport is located 12 miles (19km) southeast from Astana.

Getting to the city

There is a bus service from the airport to the city.

Time

GMT +6

Car rental

Car rental offices are located on the first floor of Terminal 2.

Airport Taxis

Taxis operate at the airport.

Facilities

There are shops, restaurants, coffee bars, a duty free, a lost and found, ATMs, a currency exchange, an information desk, and a pharmacy.

Website www.nn-airport.kz

Almaty International Airport (ALA)

Location

The airport is situated 14 miles (23km) north of the city centre.

Getting to the city

Local buses run regularly from the airport terminal to the city, as do taxis, and private car hire is available at the airport.

Time

GMT +6.

Car rental

Avis provide rental services at Almaty Airport.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are easily available at the airport. Travellers should remember that it's wise to agree on a fee upfront, or book with one of the popular companies beforehand, as not all taxis have meters.

Facilities

Facilities include bureaux de change, cafeterias, bars, duty-free shopping and an information desk, as well as a chemist at the departures terminal.

Parking

There are parking facilities available at hourly rates and the first 15 minutes are free.

Website www.alaport.com