Cheap flights from Nur-Sultan to Almaty from £52

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Wed, Jul 29
Astana NQZAlmaty ALA
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Fri, Jul 31
Astana NQZAlmaty ALA
£57
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Tue, Jul 28
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Sun, Jul 26
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Wed, Jul 29 – Thu, Aug 6
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Thu, Jul 23 – Wed, Jul 29
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Sun, Jul 26 – Wed, Jul 29
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Fri, Jul 24 – Wed, Jul 29
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How much do flights to Almaty cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£52

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£100

Cheapest round-trip

£108

Average round-trip

£115

Nonstop flights in July

£60 – £174

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
Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
Arrive to
Almaty International
Average flights per week
291
Flight distance
951 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Astana to Almaty in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Scat Airlines
---------------21
VietJet Qazaqstan
------------------1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Saturday 2 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Scat Airlines
443413---
VietJet Qazaqstan
2222111
Weekly flights: 30 totalDaily flights: 4.29 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
Scat Airlines
443513---
VietJet Qazaqstan
22221------
Weekly flights: 29 totalDaily flights: 4.14 averageMost flights: Thursday 5 flights
AirlineMon 03.08Tue 04.08Wed 05.08Thu 06.08Fri 07.08Sat 08.08Sun 09.08
Scat Airlines
3434131
VietJet Qazaqstan
---222---------
Weekly flights: 25 totalDaily flights: 3.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 4 flights

Check-in for a flight from Astana to Almaty

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air AstanaKZRKCYes
Scat AirlinesVSVDVYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
VietJet QazaqstanQAZIQYes

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°C3°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
241
days per year
Snow days
34
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
17%
31°C17°C
19 Jul
36%
37°C21°C
Monday
13 Jul
57%
30°C17°C
20 Jul
36%
35°C18°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
36%
32°C17°C
21 Jul
36%
28°C15°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
34°C17°C
22 Jul
30°C13°C
Thursday
16 Jul
36°C19°C
23 Jul
32°C16°C
Friday
17 Jul
38°C21°C
24 Jul
35°C17°C
Saturday
18 Jul
36%
37°C23°C
25 Jul
36°C19°C
The distance between Astana and Almaty is 951 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Air Astana, Scat Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Fly Dubai, and VietJet Qazaqstan. Astana and Almaty have 291 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Astana to Almaty?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Astana and Almaty takes around 1.8 hours.
What is the flight distance between Astana and Almaty?
The flight distance between Astana and Almaty is 951 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Astana and Almaty?
Several carriers operate flights between Astana and Almaty. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include VietJet Qazaqstan, Hahn Air, Scat Airlines, Air Astana.
What are the most popular routes to and from Astana?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Astana and London, Belfast, Manchester, Baku, Tashkent, Tel Aviv, Petropavl, New Delhi, Abu Dhabi, Barcelona, Tbilisi, Shymkent, Budapest, Oral, Warsaw, Prague, Riga, New York, Dushanbe, Amsterdam.
What are the most popular routes to and from Almaty?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Almaty and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Abu Dhabi, Tashkent, Edinburgh, Prague, Kuala Lumpur, Bali, Istanbul, Singapore, Dushanbe, Tbilisi, Warsaw, Kutaisi, Dubai, Bangkok, Vienna, Shymkent, Yerevan.
What airports are near Astana?
The main airport in Astana is Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport. It is also served by Sary-Arka.
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 Astana and Almaty?
Currently, you can fly between Astana and Almaty with Air Astana, Scat Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Fly Dubai, VietJet Qazaqstan.
When’s the best time to travel between Astana and Almaty?
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