Astana (TSE)
CLIMATE
The climate of the region is extreme with typically long and snowy winters. Average January temperature is -14 ° C to 18 °C with dropdown below -40°C. Spring is late but amazing beautiful. It comes at the end of March. At this time steppe looks especially wonderful with its wealth of blooming toffees and tulips. Summers are moderately hot, with lots of showers and dear sunny days. Average temperature in July is + 20 + 24 °C.
AIRPORT
Astana international Airport is located 18 km/7 Miles from the city centre.
Transport to City and Charges : Taxis: US$10/20 mins to City Centre (approximate)
Bus: Bus#10 & 15 T runs into the city every 30 minutes, passing down Respublika ave.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
All visitors may enter provided they are in possession of valid passports. For visa inquiry, please check with the Kazakhstan Consulate. For detailed and up-to-date information on visa requirement please appeal to the local immigration authorities directly or to your travel agency.
CURRENCY
Kazakhstan Tenge (KZT)
Notes: 10 000, 5 000, 2 000, 1 000, 500, 200.
Coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100
BUSINESS HOURS
Banks: 09.00 to 1800 Monday to Friday
Break for lunch 13.00 to 14.00.
Government: 0900 to 1900 Monday to Friday
Break for lunch 12.00 to 14.00
Shops: 0900 to 22:00 Monday to Sunday
LANGUAGE
Kazakh, Russian
UTILITIES
220 volts, 50 Hertz
TRANSPORTATION
International car rental companies, taxis, public buses, trolleybuses and trams.
POINTS OF INTEREST
Museum of Kabanbay Batyr, Ethnic-Memorial complex “Map of Kazakhstan “Atameken”, Museum of the first RK President, M. Gorkiy Russian Drama Theater, K.Baiseitova National Opera and ballet House, Entertainment Center Duman, Baiterek, Circus, Park of Love, City Park,
