- Astana International Airport, also known as Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, is the primary international airport serving Nur-Sultan (formerly known as Astana), the capital city of Kazakhstan. It is located around 14 kilometers southeast of the city center. The airport has two passenger terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, as well as a cargo terminal. It offers domestic and international flights to various destinations around the world. The airport has undergone significant expansions and renovations in recent years to accommodate the increasing air traffic and to cater to the growing number of travelers visiting Nur-Sultan.