$576 Cheap flight deals from Washington (WAS) to Astana (KZ-71)

The Best DC Airports

Before you call airlines looking for flights from Washington, DC, you should check with Orbitz.com. The two major airports in DC are Washington Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Alaska Airlines, US Airways, and Frontier Airlines handle domestic flights from Ronald Reagan, while Virgin America, ExpressJet Airlines, and Colgan Air operate out of Washington Dulles. Ronald Reagan is only three miles from the downtown area, and Washington Dulles is 26 miles from downtown.

Long-Term Parking Options

The five parking lots at Ronald Reagan offer daily and hourly parking rates, and the airport charges $20 per day for parking in the long-term lots. The economy lot only charges $12 per day, but this lot is open and uncovered. Washington Dulles has two long-term parking lots that charge $17 per day and one economy lot that charges $10 per day. For $30, you can use valet parking.

Public Transportation Choices

The Metrorail and Metrobus make at least one stop at each airport every day. The stops are clearly marked around the city, and you can find maps that help you find the correct line. Taxis are not as low cost as the public transportation options because the drivers charge a pickup fee, baggage fee, fee per mile, and a fee for any time that the driver must wait.

Places to Eat

Both airports offer a range of dining options. Washington Dulles is home to Dulles to Go, Five Guys, Subway, and Wendy's, while Ronald Reagan has Dunkin' Donuts, Euro Cafe, and Jerry's Subs & Pizza. Once you have something to eat, you can browse through the sales at some of the shops surrounding the restaurants. If you want to enjoy your vacation, use Orbitz.com to look for flights from Washington DC.

Astana International Airport Information

When you are looking for cheap flights to Astana, Orbitz.com searches hundreds of airlines to find the best deals. Flights into the city arrive at the Astana International Airport, which is located about nine miles outside of Astana, Kazakhstan's capital city. A number of domestic and international airlines fly into the airport, including Aeroflot, Austrian Airlines, Etihad Airways and Lufthansa.

Transportation from the Astana International Airport

Once you find a low fare on domestic or international flights into Astana, Orbitz.com can help you find transportation options into the city. A taxi, which costs $10, takes about 20 minutes to get into the center of the city. Buses 10 runs from the airport into the central bus station every 15-30 minutes until 11 p.m.

Weather in Astana

Astana experiences temperature extremes throughout the year. The winter extends from October to April, and temperatures can dip as low as -4 degrees Fahrenheit in the coldest months of December, January and February. In July and August, the hottest months, temperatures can rise to 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Things to Do in Astana

Astana was once a provincial town, but was elevated when it became the capital of the country. Along the Bulvar Nurzhol, you can see the latest architectural additions to the city, including the imposing Khan Shatyr. Other government-related sites include the Bayterek monument and the President's Culture Center. After you have booked your cheap flights to Astana, use Orbitz.com to look for deals on tours in the area to make your trip easier.