Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Almaty to Istanbul?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Almaty and Istanbul takes around 6.2 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Almaty and Istanbul?

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The flight distance between Almaty and Istanbul is 3896 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Almaty and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Almaty and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air Astana, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Almaty?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Almaty and London, Astana, Bali, Birmingham, Manchester, Denpasar, Tashkent, Kuala Lumpur, Abu Dhabi, Tbilisi, Dubai, Kutaisi, Dushanbe, New Delhi, Shymkent, Oskemen, Seoul, Warsaw, Bishkek, Kabul.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol, Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne, Belfast, Antalya, Bucharest, Tbilisi, Budapest, New York, Tel Aviv, Chișinău, Athens, Dubai, İzmir, Amman, Vienna.

Question 6

What airports are near Almaty?

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The main airport in Almaty is Almaty International. It is also served by Almaty International, Taldykorgan.

Question 7

What airports are near Istanbul?

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The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Almaty and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Almaty and Istanbul with Air Astana, Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines, Scat Airlines.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Almaty and Istanbul?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Almaty and Istanbul, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Almaty and Istanbul?

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Traveling between Almaty and Istanbul, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Almaty?

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There are a number of airports in and around Almaty. The main one is Almaty International and other nearby airports include Almaty International, Taldykorgan

Question 12

How many airports are there near Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Istanbul. The main one is Istanbul Airport and other nearby airports include Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Almaty and Istanbul depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Almaty, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Almaty and Istanbul arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Almaty and Istanbul depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Almaty, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Almaty and Istanbul arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£116
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£260
Cheapest round-trip	£255
Average round-trip	£295
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Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
M11 Metro to Kağıthane	24-30 min	₺23 – ₺35; Istanbulkart fare; transfers extra (~$0.70–1.00 USD)	every 6–10 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers to European side
Havaist Airport Bus	60-120 min	₺180 – ₺250; varies by destination (~$5–7 USD)	every 20–60 min (traffic dependent)	direct to Taksim or Sultanahmet
Taxi	40-90 min	₺800 – ₺1,500; metered; varies by traffic (~$22–42 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Private Transfer	40-90 min	₺1,200 – ₺2,500; pre-booked; fixed price (~$33–70 USD)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups or late arrivals

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Havabus to Taksim/Kadıköy	60-120 min	₺150 – ₺200; varies by destination (~$4–6 USD)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	direct to Taksim or Kadıköy
Public Bus E10/E11 to Kadıköy	60-90 min	₺17 – ₺25; Istanbulkart fare (~$0.50–0.70 USD)	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Taxi	45-100 min	₺700 – ₺1,400; metered; varies by traffic (~$20–40 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door to Asian side
Ride-hailing (BiTaksi)	45-100 min	₺650 – ₺1,300; app-based; varies by demand (~$18–36 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	cashless payment option

Airline	Mon 28.09	Tue 29.09	Wed 30.09	Thu 01.10	Fri 02.10	Sat 03.10	Sun 04.10
Turkish Airlines	---	---	4	5	4	3	4
Air Astana	---	1	3	4	2	3	3
Pegasus	---	---	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 41 total	Daily flights: 5.86 average	Most flights: Thursday 5 flights

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
Turkish Airlines	4	4	4	5	4	4	4
Air Astana	4	4	3	5	1	1	1
Pegasus	---	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 54 total	Daily flights: 7.71 average	Most flights: Thursday 5 flights

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	9°C	5°C
February	9°C	5°C
March	11°C	7°C
April	15°C	9°C
May	20°C	14°C
June	25°C	19°C
July	28°C	22°C
August	28°C	23°C
September	25°C	20°C
October	19°C	15°C
November	15°C	12°C
December	11°C	8°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Air Astana	KZR	KC	Yes
Pegasus	PGT	PC	No
Turkish Airlines	THY	TK	No
Azerbaijan Airlines	AHY	J2	Yes
Scat Airlines	VSV	DV	Yes

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