Cheap flights from Kunming to Almaty from £229
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How much do flights to Almaty cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £229 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £491 |
Average round-trip | £548 |
Includes rare itinerary | |
Most popular airline | China Southern Airlines |
Getting from Almaty airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus routes.
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
Check-in for a flight from Kunming to Almaty
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Southern Airlines | CSN | CZ | Yes |
| Air Astana | KZR | KC | Yes |
| China Eastern Airlines | CES | MU | Yes |
| Air China | CCA | CA | Yes |
| Loong Air | CDC | GJ | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Almaty
Average Weather
| 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 | 12°C |
| September | 20°C | 8°C |
| October | 12°C | 2°C |
| November | 4°C | -4°C |
| December | 0°C | -8°C |
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