Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Istanbul and Almaty takes around 5.2 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Istanbul and Almaty?

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The flight distance between Istanbul and Almaty is 3896 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Antalya, Kayseri, Newcastle upon Tyne, Nevşehir, Budapest, Dubai, Belfast, Tel Aviv, İzmir, Bristol, Chișinău, Jeddah, Ankara, Tivat, Athens, Tbilisi.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Almaty?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Almaty and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Astana, Abu Dhabi, Tashkent, Edinburgh, Prague, Kuala Lumpur, Bali, Singapore, Dushanbe, Tbilisi, Warsaw, Kutaisi, Dubai, Bangkok, Vienna, Shymkent, Yerevan.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Istanbul?

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Istanbul is mainly served by Istanbul Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Sabiha Gökçen International.

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

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 9

Which airlines fly between Istanbul and Almaty?

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

Question 10

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Istanbul 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.

Question 11

What flights operate between Istanbul and Almaty?

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Traveling between Istanbul and Almaty, 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 12

How many airports are there near Istanbul?

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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

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 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Almaty 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 Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Almaty 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 Almaty, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Istanbul and Almaty 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 Istanbul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Istanbul and Almaty 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 Almaty, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£120
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£263
Cheapest round-trip	£237
Average round-trip	£308
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Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Bus 79	40-60 min	₸150; approximately $0.30 USD	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Bus 92	45-65 min	₸150; approximately $0.30 USD	every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)	reaching southern districts
Taxi (official airport taxi)	25-45 min	₸3,000 – ₸5,000; approximately $6–10 USD; metered or negotiated	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Yandex Go (ride-hailing)	25-45 min	₸2,000 – ₸4,000; approximately $4–8 USD; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
InDriver (ride-hailing)	25-45 min	₸1,800 – ₸3,500; approximately $4–7 USD; negotiable fares	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	negotiating your fare
Private transfer (pre-booked)	25-40 min	₸8,000 – ₸15,000; approximately $16–30 USD; fixed price	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	guaranteed meet and greet
Rental car	25-45 min	₸15,000 – ₸40,000; approximately $30–80 USD per day	airport desks open daily (traffic dependent)	exploring beyond the city

Airline	Mon 28.09	Tue 29.09	Wed 30.09	Thu 01.10	Fri 02.10	Sat 03.10	Sun 04.10
Turkish Airlines	---	2	3	5	4	3	3
Air Astana	---	2	4	4	4	3	4
Pegasus	---	1	1	1	1	1	---
Weekly flights: 46 total	Daily flights: 6.57 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	3	3	4
Air Astana	4	3	4	4	3	3	3
Pegasus	1	1	1	1	1	1	---
Weekly flights: 57 total	Daily flights: 8.14 average	Most flights: Thursday 5 flights

Airline	Mon 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
Turkish Airlines	4	4	4	5	4	4	4
Air Astana	3	1	3	2	1	1	2
Pegasus	1	1	1	1	1	1	---
Weekly flights: 48 total	Daily flights: 6.86 average	Most flights: Thursday 5 flights

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	-2°C	-9°C
February	0°C	-8°C
March	6°C	-2°C
April	13°C	3°C
May	18°C	7°C
June	23°C	11°C
July	26°C	14°C
August	25°C	13°C
September	20°C	8°C
October	12°C	2°C
November	4°C	-4°C
December	0°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
Scat Airlines	VSV	DV	Yes
Azerbaijan Airlines	AHY	J2	Yes

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