torontoarab 0 Report post Posted December 8 2 hours ago, saintsparky said: Looks like there will be a lot of TA on these flights. Be able to share taxis into town at silly o'clock... I'll be travelling on my own on the Turkish Istanbul to Astana TK354 Tuesday arriving at 03.35 Wednesday, heading to Grand Park Esil hotel if anyone wants to cab share. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SY Cove 2 Report post Posted December 8 Recommend trying to organize an airport transfer with your hotel of choice for the trip, not been to Astana but in Atyrau airport if you try to get a taxi yourself from the driver's hanging about they always ask for 4 or 5 times the normal rate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wanderer 23 Report post Posted December 8 My hotel in Astana have offered €15 for a airport transfer, which compared to what I have asked in other places I felt was very reasonable (and as I arrive at 3am, saves messing around when I am ready for my bed). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoonTheSlope 290 Report post Posted December 8 What is it with the old soviet states where flights leave and arrive at 3 and 4 in the morning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WeeJohnny 0 Report post Posted December 9 We're on that Tuesday flight from Heathrow too. Air Astana have really good reviews so here's hoping. Back on the Saturday direct flight back to Heathrow - pricey at £560 return but no fannying around. The 5.40 am arrival is reminding me of the Georgia game - pointless having a hotel at that time so that called for a breakfast beer on arrival. Then another...… 6 hour time difference - gonna be weird both ways. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saintsparky 4 Report post Posted December 9 18 hours ago, torontoarab said: I'll be travelling on my own on the Turkish Istanbul to Astana TK354 Tuesday arriving at 03.35 Wednesday, heading to Grand Park Esil hotel if anyone wants to cab share. I am on my Jack Jones on that flight and hotel as well. Apparently official airport taxis are 4000 local currency which is about £8. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will 0 Report post Posted December 11 Perth(WA) - Hong Kong - Almaty - Astana arrive on the 18th.👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alloakenny 0 Report post Posted Wednesday at 08:03 PM 3 of us on the following for circa £440 Edin - LHR - Prague - Moscow - Astana on Wed 20th Astana - Moscow - Prague - Bologna on Sat 23rd still to book Bologna back to Edinburgh but looks l8ke plenty of fairly priced options Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vaux_2 0 Report post Posted Thursday at 01:04 PM There is a Ural Airlines flight from Moscow DME to Rimini which is the closest airport to San Marino, works out at about 130 euros per person. Still 2 flights to get from astana to moscow DME though, all the direct flights fly in to moscow SVO and travel between DME and SVO is more hassle than its worth from what i've read. At least its just a taxi when you land in Italy though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoonTheSlope 290 Report post Posted Thursday at 03:56 PM 2 hours ago, vaux_2 said: There is a Ural Airlines flight from Moscow DME to Rimini which is the closest airport to San Marino, works out at about 130 euros per person. Still 2 flights to get from astana to moscow DME though, all the direct flights fly in to moscow SVO and travel between DME and SVO is more hassle than its worth from what i've read. At least its just a taxi when you land in Italy though. You’d need a visa for a start Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
