Astana eSIM: what to know before you land
🇰🇿 Astana, Kazakhstan · NQZ · 3-day pick: 2 GB for $5.99
Landing in Astana
- NQZ Nursultan Nazarbayev International
Astana's airport is south of the city; taxis and ride-hailing reach the government district in around 20 to 30 minutes.
- Install the Kazakhstan eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at NQZ, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, so maps and transport apps work from the arrivals hall.
- The days start counting on first connection in Kazakhstan, not at purchase.
You'll need about 1.5 GB over 3 days. 2 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 1 GB · 7 days for $3.99.
Pay · $5.99Short stays in Astana
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $7.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $10.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $7.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $18.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $7.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $18.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $10.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $25.99 Unlimited · 7 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Kazakhstan eSIM connects to KCELL and Tele 2. 5G is listed on KCELL; elsewhere it's 4G.
Also in Kazakhstan
Going on from Astana? Global (202 countries) — covers Kazakhstan too.
Questions about Astana
Which airports serve Astana?
Nursultan Nazarbayev International (NQZ). Astana's airport is south of the city; taxis and ride-hailing reach the government district in around 20 to 30 minutes.
How much data do I need for 3 days in Astana?
About 1.5 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 2 GB · 15 days for $5.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 1 GB · 7 days for $3.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at NQZ?
Yes, if you install the eSIM before you fly. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM line when you land; the plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Kazakhstan.
Which networks will I use in Astana?
The Kazakhstan eSIM connects to KCELL and Tele 2. 5G is listed on KCELL; elsewhere it's 4G.