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Thu, Jul 9
Karaganda KGFAlmaty ALA
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Thu, Jul 9
Karaganda KGFAlmaty ALA
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How much do flights to Almaty cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£38

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£76

Cheapest round-trip

£77

Average round-trip

£126

Nonstop flights in July

£43 – £118

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
Sary-Arka
Arrive to
Almaty International
Average flights per week
57
Flight distance
758 km

Check-in for a flight from Karaganda to Almaty

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

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
28 Jun
36%
31°C16°C
5 Jul
71%
24°C15°C
Monday
29 Jun
17%
35°C18°C
6 Jul
36%
28°C16°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
57%
32°C17°C
7 Jul
57%
30°C16°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
57%
34°C16°C
8 Jul
30°C16°C
Thursday
2 Jul
72%
27°C17°C
9 Jul
17%
32°C17°C
Friday
3 Jul
60%
26°C16°C
10 Jul
36%
31°C16°C
Saturday
4 Jul
70%
27°C15°C
11 Jul
31°C17°C
The distance between Karaganda and Almaty is 758 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, Air Astana, Scat Airlines, and Pegasus. Karaganda and Almaty have 57 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Karaganda to Almaty?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Karaganda and Almaty takes around 1.5 hours.
What is the flight distance between Karaganda and Almaty?
The flight distance between Karaganda and Almaty is 758 km.
What are the most popular routes to and from Karaganda?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Karaganda and Liverpool, Tbilisi, Oskemen, Shiyan.
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.
What airports are near Karaganda?
The main airport in Karaganda is Sary-Arka. 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 Karaganda and Almaty?
Currently, you can fly between Karaganda and Almaty with Turkish Airlines, Air Astana, Scat Airlines, Pegasus.
When’s the best time to travel between Karaganda and Almaty?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Karaganda 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 Karaganda and Almaty?
Traveling between Karaganda 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.
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