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Getting from Almaty airport to the city center

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.

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
Sabiha Gökçen International
Arrive to
Almaty International
Average flights per week
395
Flight distance
3896 km

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 09.11Tue 10.11Wed 11.11Thu 12.11Fri 13.11Sat 14.11Sun 15.11
------------334
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------------111
Weekly flights: 22 totalDaily flights: 3.14 averageMost flights: Sunday 4 flights
AirlineMon 16.11Tue 17.11Wed 18.11Thu 19.11Fri 20.11Sat 21.11Sun 22.11
4343424
4333333
1---11111
Weekly flights: 52 totalDaily flights: 7.43 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 23.11Tue 24.11Wed 25.11Thu 26.11Fri 27.11Sat 28.11Sun 29.11
4243434
2---12132
1---11111
Weekly flights: 41 totalDaily flights: 5.86 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 30.11Tue 01.12Wed 02.12Thu 03.12Fri 04.12Sat 05.12Sun 06.12
4232434
1112112
1---11111
Weekly flights: 37 totalDaily flights: 5.29 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights

Check-in for a flight from Istanbul to Almaty

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

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°C13°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
243
days per year
Snow days
34
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
8 Nov
20°C6°C
15 Nov
24%
5°C-2°C
Monday
9 Nov
21°C7°C
16 Nov
77%
4°C-1°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
59%
18°C9°C
17 Nov
49%
4°C-2°C
Wednesday
11 Nov
93%
10°C1°C
18 Nov
20%
5°C-2°C
Thursday
12 Nov
78%
4°C-2°C
19 Nov
57%
3°C-2°C
Friday
13 Nov
39%
3°C-3°C
20 Nov
82%
1°C-3°C
Saturday
14 Nov
57%
5°C-1°C
21 Nov
36%
1°C-4°C
Travelers usually depart from Sabiha Gökçen International, or Istanbul Airport when they travel from Istanbul to Almaty. The distance between Istanbul and Almaty is 3896 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Pegasus, Air Astana, Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, and Azerbaijan Airlines. Istanbul and Almaty have 395 direct flights per week.

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