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Astana eSIM

86 Kazakhstan plans · from $8.55

Astana is a capital built from nothing on the steppe in thirty years — a skyline of set-piece architecture in a place where winter reaches −30°C. A travel eSIM covers the city and the long routes south, and on the steppe roads between towns you will find the gaps are measured in hours, not minutes.

Landing at Nursultan Nazarbayev International (NQZ)

The airport is 17km from the centre. Note the city's name history — Astana became Nur-Sultan in 2019 and reverted to Astana in 2022, so older bookings, maps and signage may still use either.

eSIM plans that cover Astana

Astana is covered by every Kazakhstan plan below — there is no separate city-only eSIM to buy.

Choose a data plan

1 GB

CIS only

7 days· 0.1 GB per $1

$8.55

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Unlimited

CIS only

1 days· ∞ GB per $1

$9.29

2 GB

CIS only

15 days· 0.2 GB per $1

$14.39

3 GB

CIS only

30 days· 0.2 GB per $1

$19.49

Unlimited

CIS only

3 days· ∞ GB per $1

$23.85

5 GB

CIS only

30 days· 0.2 GB per $1

$29.33

Unlimited

CIS only

5 days· ∞ GB per $1

$38.42

10 GB

CIS only

30 days· 0.2 GB per $1

$45.71

Unlimited

CIS only

7 days· ∞ GB per $1

$53.00

20 GB

Global - Light only

60 days· 0.4 GB per $1

$57.64

Unlimited

CIS only

10 days· ∞ GB per $1

$74.85

20 GB

CIS only

30 days· 0.3 GB per $1

$74.85

Unlimited

CIS only

15 days· ∞ GB per $1

$111.26

50 GB

Global - Light only

90 days· 0.4 GB per $1

$135.29

50 GB

CIS only

30 days· 0.3 GB per $1

$165.88

Unlimited

CIS only

30 days· ∞ GB per $1

$220.53

100 GB

Global - Light only

90 days· 0.5 GB per $1

$236.48

100 GB

Global - Light only

180 days· 0.4 GB per $1

$283.53

100 GB

CIS only

30 days· 0.4 GB per $1

$293.36

Which networks you'll be on in Astana

Siima eSIMs for Kazakhstan ride Beeline KZ, Kcell and Tele2/Altel. Coverage is strong in Astana and Almaty and follows the main highways and rail lines; the open steppe is another matter.

Coverage around Astana

The Left Bank and Bayterek

Comprehensive coverage across the government district, Bayterek, Khan Shatyr and the axis between them — everything here is a long walk apart in serious cold, so navigation matters.

The old city and the river

The pre-2000 city on the right bank of the Ishim is well covered, including the markets and the older residential districts.

Burabay and the road north

The lakes and pine hills three hours north are covered in the resort area; the road there has stretches with nothing.

The Talgo to Almaty

The overnight train south runs 12 hours or more across open steppe with long gaps in coverage. Download whatever you plan to read or watch before you board.

How much data you need

A week in Kazakhstan is 2–4 GB. The steppe legs use nothing because there is nothing — the consumption is all in the two big cities.

Work it out with our data usage calculator →

Frequently asked questions

Will I have signal on the train between Astana and Almaty?
In patches. The route crosses open steppe for 12+ hours with long stretches of no coverage between towns. Download entertainment, tickets and maps before departure.
Is the city called Astana or Nur-Sultan?
Astana. It was renamed Nur-Sultan in 2019 and changed back in 2022, so you will still see both in older guides, booking systems and signage. Same city, same country plan.
How do I set up an eSIM before arriving in Astana?
Install it at home while you still have Wi-Fi: open Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM and scan the QR code from your Siima confirmation email. Leave the line switched off until you land — the plan starts counting from first use in Kazakhstan, not from purchase.
How much data do I need for a trip to Astana?
A week in Kazakhstan is 2–4 GB. The steppe legs use nothing because there is nothing — the consumption is all in the two big cities.
Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in Astana?
Almost always. Daily roaming passes from most home carriers run $10–15 per day, while Siima plans covering Astana start from $8.55 for the whole trip. You also avoid per-megabyte charges if you exceed a roaming pass allowance.
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