Cheap flights from Ankara to Almaty from £123

Cheap flights from Ankara to Almaty from £123

Trusted by millions

Kiwi.com Guarantee for stress-free travel

One search, all the best deals

Explore flight deals to Almaty

Direct
Thu, May 14
Ankara ESBAlmaty ALA
£123
Search
Direct
Sun, May 17
Ankara ESBAlmaty ALA
£142
Search
1 stop
Fri, May 15
Ankara ESBAlmaty ALA
£170
Search
1 stop
Wed, May 13
Ankara ESBAlmaty ALA
£170
Search
1 stop
Thu, May 14
Ankara ESBAlmaty ALA
£171
Search
1 stop
Tue, May 12
Ankara ESBAlmaty ALA
£184
Search

Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

Direct
Thu, May 14 – Mon, May 18
Ankara ESBAlmaty ALA
£281
Search
Direct
Thu, May 14 – Tue, May 19
Ankara ESBAlmaty ALA
£310
Search
Direct
Thu, May 14 – Tue, May 19
Ankara ESBAlmaty ALA
£311
Search
Direct
Sun, May 17 – Fri, May 22
Ankara ESBAlmaty ALA
£317
Search
1 stop
Fri, May 15 – Mon, May 18
Ankara ESBAlmaty ALA
£332
Search
Direct
Thu, May 14 – Sun, May 17
Ankara ESBAlmaty ALA
£334
Search

Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

How much do flights to Almaty cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£123

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£306

Cheapest round-trip

£281

Average round-trip

£376

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Almaty airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus routes.

Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city, is served by Almaty International Airport (ALA), located approximately 16 km northeast of the city center. The airport offers various airport transfers to city center destinations, including buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 25 to 50 minutes depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours. The city's growing infrastructure provides travelers with reliable options for reaching central Almaty.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

40-60 min

₸150 (approximately $0.30 USD)

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-65 min

₸150 (approximately $0.30 USD)

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

reaching southern districts

25-45 min

₸3,000-₸5,000 (approximately $6–10 USD; metered or negotiated)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-45 min

₸2,000-₸4,000 (approximately $4–8 USD; surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

25-45 min

₸1,800-₸3,500 (approximately $4–7 USD; negotiable fares)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

negotiating your fare

25-40 min

₸8,000-₸15,000 (approximately $16–30 USD; fixed price)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

guaranteed meet and greet

25-45 min

₸15,000-₸40,000 (approximately $30–80 USD per day)

airport desks open daily (traffic dependent)

exploring beyond the city

Notes:

  • Prices in KZT; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Public buses accept cash or Onay transport cards; exact change recommended.
  • Traffic congestion is common during morning and evening rush hours, significantly affecting journey times.
  • Ride-hailing apps require a local SIM card or international roaming for best functionality.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Almaty

Depart from
Esenboğa International
Arrive to
Almaty International
Average flights per week
360
Flight distance
3633 km

Check-in for a flight from Ankara to Almaty

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
Air AstanaKZRKCYes
Azerbaijan AirlinesAHYJ2Yes
Uzbekistan AirwaysUZBHYYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Almaty

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January-2°C-9°C
February0°C-8°C
March6°C-2°C
April13°C2°C
May18°C7°C
June23°C11°C
July26°C14°C
August25°C12°C
September20°C8°C
October12°C2°C
November4°C-4°C
December0°C-8°C
Hottest Month
26°C
July
Coldest month
-9°C
January
Sunny days
240
days per year
Snow days
34
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
26 Apr
87%
24°C9°C
3 May
84%
22°C10°C
Monday
27 Apr
89%
17°C8°C
4 May
86%
22°C11°C
Tuesday
28 Apr
88%
21°C7°C
5 May
89%
21°C9°C
Wednesday
29 Apr
87%
22°C9°C
6 May
23°C8°C
Thursday
30 Apr
82%
24°C13°C
7 May
85%
24°C13°C
Friday
1 May
86%
25°C13°C
8 May
78%
16°C7°C
Saturday
2 May
85%
23°C12°C
9 May
21°C7°C
The distance between Ankara and Almaty is 3633 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Air Astana, Azerbaijan Airlines, and Uzbekistan Airways. Ankara and Almaty have 360 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Ankara to Almaty?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ankara and Almaty takes around 4.8 hours.
What is the flight distance between Ankara and Almaty?
The flight distance between Ankara and Almaty is 3633 km.
What are the most popular routes to and from Ankara?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ankara and London, Birmingham, Manchester, Istanbul, Bristol, Newcastle upon Tyne, Baku, İzmir, Belgrade, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Belfast, Aberdeen, Antalya, Amsterdam, Vienna, Berlin, Amman, Northern Cyprus, Dubai.
What are the most popular routes to and from Almaty?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Almaty and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Astana, Abu Dhabi, Tashkent, Edinburgh, Prague, Kuala Lumpur, Bali, Istanbul, Singapore, Dushanbe, Tbilisi, Warsaw, Kutaisi, Dubai, Bangkok, Vienna, Shymkent.
Which airports are there in Ankara?
Ankara is mainly served by Esenboğa International. But there are other airports nearby, including Etimesgut Air Base.
What airports are near Ankara?
The main airport in Ankara is Esenboğa International. It is also served by Nevşehir Kapadokya, Konya, Anadolu, Amasya Merzifon, Caycuma, Kastamonu.
What airports are near Almaty?
The main airport in Almaty is Almaty International. It is also served by Almaty International, Taldykorgan.
Which airlines fly between Ankara and Almaty?
Currently, you can fly between Ankara and Almaty with Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Air Astana, Azerbaijan Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Ankara and Almaty?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Ankara and Almaty, 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.
What flights operate between Ankara and Almaty?
How many airports are there near Ankara?
How many airports are there near Almaty?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Ankara and Almaty depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Ankara and Almaty arrive?
What time do flights between Ankara and Almaty depart?
What time do flights between Ankara and Almaty arrive?

Planning a trip? Thanks to our Virtual Interlining algorithm, we offer billions of route combinations between any origin and destination in the world by plane. Find the cheapest routes and best deals, as well as the best dates to travel.

Search flightsSearch direct flights

Explore alternative trips

Flights from Ankara

Flights to Almaty

Popular routes

The nearest countries with flights to Almaty

Here is a list of countries people are flying from

Other destination countries from Ankara

Here is a list of countries people are flying to

Airports near Ankara

Airports near Almaty

Download our app

Start your next adventure now. Download our app and explore cheap flights effortlessly!

Search flights
Find the best connection from Ankara to Almaty

Search, compare, and book flights to get there.

Search flights