Tonight Olympiacos is preparing to take on Kairat in frozen Kazakhstan. See how to get to the Astana Arena stadium.
Olympiacos is in snowy Kazakhstan today to face Kairat for the 6th matchday of the League Phase of the Champions League. The stadium hosting tonights match is the Astana Arena, the countrys national stadium and largest by capacity. The stadium, located in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, was built between 2006 and 2009 and is the official home of FC Astana.
It is an iconic venue that is not merely a sports facility, but a cultural landmark hosting a variety of events, from thrilling football matches to spectacular concerts. The low temperatures do not affect spectators, as the stadium has a closed roof and conditions are good despite the snow. See how you can get to the stadium.
Public transportation
The stadium lies between Turan and Kabanbay Batyr avenues, which are two of the citys main avenues that run south of the center. To reach the stadium you can take bus lines 10, 12, and 27.
Taxi
The distance from the stadium to the citys central spots, such as the Bayterek Tower is about 5 km. By taxi you will need about a quarter of an hour to get there.
On foot
If you are in the city center, you can walk to the stadium. From the main streets the walk takes about 40 -50 minutes.
