Burabay to Astana airport by private car
From Burabay (Borovoe) to Astana airport is about 260 km and roughly 3 hours 20 minutes on the Shchuchinsk–Astana toll motorway, and a private car costs from $230 per car: $290 for a minivan, $340 for a 4x4 and $470 for a Sprinter, tolls and fuel included. The driver collects you at your resort door on Lake Burabay or Lake Shchuchye. Pickups between 23:00 and 06:00 add $20.
- Distance≈260 km
- Drive≈3 h 20 min; up to 4 h in snow
- Price per carsedan $230 · minivan $290
- Night 23:00–06:00+$20
Burabay to Astana airport by private car: price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Camry or similar | $230 | $115 | $77 | — | — |
| Minivan up to 6 Hyundai Staria / Toyota Alphard or similar | $290 | $145 | $97 | $73 | $48 |
| 4x4 up to 4 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado / 300 | $340 | $170 | $113 | $85 | — |
| Sprinter up to 16 Mercedes Sprinter | $470 | $235 | $157 | $118 | $78 |
English-speaking driver included. Prices in US dollars, updated 20 October 2026.
When should I leave Burabay?
Allow about 6.5 hours before an international departure: 3 h 20 min of driving, a buffer for snow or a road closure in winter, and 3 hours at the airport. In a blizzard the motorway is sometimes closed for a few hours; we watch the forecast and suggest leaving earlier, or the evening before.
Arriving the same way?
The arrival transfer Astana airport → Burabay costs the same per car and includes the meet-and-greet with a name sign and 90 minutes of free waiting.
What’s included
- Pickup at your resort door
- Toll motorway, fuel and parking
- Bottled water, child seats on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup
- Pay online by card or pay the driver
Not included
- Meals
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Questions
How much is a transfer from Burabay to Astana airport?
$230 for a sedan, $290 for a minivan, $340 for a 4x4 and $470 for a Sprinter, per car, tolls included.
How long is the drive?
About 3 hours 20 minutes, up to 4 hours in snow.