Getting around Astana

Updated October 2026Sources

Yandex GoBest app

How to get around Astana

Buses and cheap app taxis cover the city; a light-rail line is under construction. Distances are long, so winter walking is a hard sell.

Ways to get around Astana

Walkable center

Option	Fare	Good to know
Taxi (Yandex Go, inDrive)	1,500–2,800 KZT for 5 km	Easiest option; prices jump in snow and cold snaps
Bus (Onay card)	About 120–180 KZT	Frequent; routes show in 2GIS

Ride-hailing apps in Astana

A 5 km ride costs about ₸1,500–2,800 ($3.4–6.3).

App	Notes
Yandex Go	Most cars; cash or card
inDrive	Negotiate fare; good for longer trips

Use apps instead of street taxis. Fares jump in snow and bitter cold; agree a price first if using a cab.

Arriving in Astana

Nursultan Nazarbayev International (Astana) (NQZ)

Yandex Go to center about 3,000–5,000 KZT, 20–30 min; bus 10 and 12 serve the city for roughly 150 KZT.

Driving and onward travel

Driving: on the right. Bring an IDP with your licence; car rental works in Almaty and Astana, and traffic police checks are frequent.
Onward travel in Kazakhstan: Distances are vast: fly between Almaty, Astana and the west, or take overnight trains. Shared taxis and buses cover shorter hops around Almaty.

Quick answers

Is there Uber in Astana?

No. Use Yandex Go, inDrive instead.

What's the best way to get around Astana?

Buses and cheap app taxis cover the city; a light-rail line is under construction. Distances are long, so winter walking is a hard sell.

How do I get from the airport to Astana?

Yandex Go to center about 3,000–5,000 KZT, 20–30 min; bus 10 and 12 serve the city for roughly 150 KZT.

Is Astana walkable?

Walkable center.

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Sources

Fares are typical 2026 prices; check the operator for today's fares. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.