Olympiacos faces Kairat on December 9 in Astana, for Matchday 6 of the League Phase of the UEFA Champions League. See how much flights, accommodation, and food cost in the capital of Kazakhstan.
Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, is a city that captivates with its modern architecture and landmarks. Built amid endless steppes, it blends tradition with futuristic buildings. The city is vibrant with contemporary boulevards, modern cafés, and museums that tell the story of the nation’s history and culture.
Astana comes alive on December 9, as Kairat is expected to welcome the fans of Olympiacos at Astana Arena for the 6th matchday of the League Phase of the UEFA Champions League. We’ve gathered all the costs for a trip to Kazakhstan’s capital on the occasion of the match.
Flights
You won’t find direct flights from Athens to Kazakhstan, only itineraries with one or two connections. Round-trip fares start from 760 euros for two connections via Doha and Almaty, and from 1100 euros round-trip with a single layover.
Accommodation
The Astana Arena stadium is located outside the city center, next to the Botanical Garden. Most double rooms start from 30-40 euros per night, while there are also options at 50- 60 euros per night. In the city’s central areas, you’ll find plenty of hotels to suit all tastes and budgets. Prices for a double room per night start from 30 to 40 euros, and you’ll find many around 50-60 as well. The more expensive ones range around 120-160 per night.
Getting around the city and dining
To get from the airport to the city center, there are taxi and private car options costing about 10- 30 euros per ride. Alternatively, you can use public transport with a ticket that costs just under one euro. If you choose to get around the city by bus, the ticket costs about 0.20-0.40 cents.
In Astana you’ll find everything from street food options to fine restaurants. A street food meal costs roughly 4.5 to 7 euros per person. At a mid-range restaurant, a meal costs about 20-25 euros per person depending on the dishes you choose.
