About Astana, Kazakhstan

Since 1997, Astana has had the honor of being Kazakhstan’s capital. This is a position formerly held by Almaty. In 2014, the population of Astana was reported to be over 853,000 people, which makes it Kazakhstan’s second largest city. Astana has an economy based on construction, communication, transport, industrial production, and trade.

Popular Destinations in Astana

Looking for activities once your private jet arrives in Astana? Panoramic views, palaces, and luxury resorts are just a sampling of what is in store for visitors to this city. Astana offers a variety of interesting tourist attractions, including:

Bayterek Tower: From the observation deck at the top of this 97m tall structure, visitors can enjoy an unobstructed, panoramic view of the magnificent Astana cityscape. United Buddy Bears, a massive international, open-air art exhibit, took place in front of Bayterek Tower in the summer of 2010. The exhibit attracted an astounding 2.2 million people.

Ak Orda Presidential Palace: The workplace of Kazakhstan’s president features architectural exterior artwork, including a steppe eagle flying beneath a golden statue of the sun. To top it all off is a magnificent blue-and-gold dome and spire. The impressive structure is 80m high, including the very tip of the spire. In addition to being a workplace, Ak Orda Presidential Palace also offers various meeting halls, a winter garden, and a library.

Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center: This exhibit is a 150m tall, tent-like structure. It is particularly stunning during evening hours, when it’s illuminated with colored lighting effects. Inside, visitors will find attractions for both young and old, including restaurants, an indoor beach/amusement park of sorts, and shopping opportunities. Thanks to the building’s construction material (ETFE), Khan Shatyr Entertainment is toasty warm even in the winter. Temperatures outside might reach -30C° but no one would know it inside.

Astana Nury: When it’s time to eat, one needn’t look further than this choice tourist attraction/ restaurant. Stunning Azeri decor highlights the interior of this top-class Azerbaijani eatery which also boasts two lovely river view decks and exquisite service. One of the recommended dishes is the Shashlyk and Azeri Pilaw (Plov) selections, which come in a surprising variety.

Chocolate Room: Don’t let the name be misleading: though this may be a good place for after-dinner, it is not a dessert spot. The Chocolate Room is the hottest dance club for twentysomethings looking to bust a move. Located beneath the riverside Radisson Hotel, patrons are advised to dress comfortably but smart. If they do so, they’ll gain access to the club, where they can dance the night away to DJ-spun 80s, wild dance, and hip-hop music.

The Atameken: This Astana museum offers the perfect combination of things people look for when visiting new cities: fun and education. The Atameken primarily acts as a country map with reproductions of all of the major buildings in the area. What makes it visiting this spot most fun is that the whole structure measures 200m in which visitors can walk around.

Luxury Lodging in Astana

Seeking luxury accommodations once your private jet has arrived in Astana? As the capital city of Kazakhstan, Astana has no lack of luxury lodging facilities. Some of the accommodation options include:

• Astana Marriott Hotel
• Beijing Palace Soluxe Hotel Astana
• Radisson Hotel Astana
• Ramada Plaza Astana Hotel
• Rixos President Astana

Airports In or Nearby Astana For Private Jets

Looking for a private jet charter to Astana, Kazakhstan? There are a few of airports you can use for your private jet travel to arrive in or depart from this city. These include:

• Astana International Airport (TSE): Astana Airport is an international airport located ten miles southeast of Astana. Started in 1931 as an airfield, it has grown to be one of the busiest airports in Kazakhstan. The public airport is a hub for Air Astana as well as SCAT. It sits at an elevation of 1,165 feet above sea level. Astana Airport has a single asphalt runway measuring 11,483 feet long, designated in the 04/22 direction. It handles more than three million passengers annually, and is a stopover airport for commercial airlines en-route to international destinations such as Bangkok and St Petersburg.
• Kokshetau Airport (KOV): Kokshetau Airport is a joint public/military airport located 168 miles from Astana, in the Akomla Region of Northern Kazakhstan. Kokshetau Airport sits at an elevation of 886 feet above sea level and has a single asphalt/concrete runway measuring 9,350 feet in length. The runway is designated in the 02/20 direction. Kokshetau Airport mainly serves three airlines which ply domestic routes, and is also used by chartered and private planes.
• Pavlodar Airport (PWQ): Pavlodar Airport is located five miles southeast of the city of Pavlodar, and 251 miles from Astana. The airport received ICAO category 1 certificate in 2006 on account of significant renovation. The airport stands at an altitude of 410 feet above sea level, and has a single concrete runway measuring 8,200 feet in length and designated in the 03/21 direction. Pavlodar Airport serves a wide range of commercial flights, mostly plying domestic routes.