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Fri, Jun 5
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Wed, Jun 3
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£160
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Thu, May 28
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Tue, Jun 2
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Sat, Jun 6
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Thu, Jun 4
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Fri, May 29 – Mon, Jun 8
Istanbul ISTAlmaty ALA

£323
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Sat, Jun 6 – Wed, Jun 17
Istanbul SAWAlmaty ALA

£325
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Thu, Jun 4 – Wed, Jun 17
Istanbul SAWAlmaty ALA

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Fri, Jun 5 – Wed, Jun 17
Istanbul SAWAlmaty ALA

£325
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Fri, May 29 – Sun, Jun 7
Istanbul ISTAlmaty ALA

£328
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Wed, Jun 3 – Sun, Jun 14
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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
Istanbul Airport
Arrive to
Almaty International
Average flights per week
400
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 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
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Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Sunday 3 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
4343314
3343---14
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Weekly flights: 46 totalDaily flights: 6.57 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
4333531
4333531
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Weekly flights: 50 totalDaily flights: 7.14 averageMost flights: Friday 5 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
4243444
3343444
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Weekly flights: 56 totalDaily flights: 8 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights

Check-in for a flight from Istanbul to Almaty

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air AstanaKZRKCYes
PegasusPGTPCNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Scat AirlinesVSVDVYes
Uzbekistan AirwaysUZBHYYes

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
10 May
95%
21°C12°C
17 May
22°C8°C
Monday
11 May
89%
17°C7°C
18 May
84%
21°C9°C
Tuesday
12 May
83%
14°C3°C
19 May
21°C8°C
Wednesday
13 May
17°C2°C
20 May
83%
22°C7°C
Thursday
14 May
17°C4°C
21 May
84%
27°C13°C
Friday
15 May
16°C3°C
22 May
83%
29°C13°C
Saturday
16 May
19°C4°C
23 May
89%
22°C12°C
Travelers usually depart from Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International when they travel from Istanbul to Almaty. The distance between Istanbul and Almaty is 3896 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Air Astana, Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Scat Airlines, and Uzbekistan Airways. Istanbul and Almaty have 400 direct flights per week.

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