Cheap flights from Lyon to Almaty from £262

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1 stop
Thu, May 28
Lyon LYSAlmaty ALA
£262
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Wed, May 27
Lyon LYSAlmaty ALA
£265
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Thu, May 28
Lyon LYSAlmaty ALA
£277
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1 stop
Tue, May 26
Lyon LYSAlmaty ALA
£278
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Fri, May 29
Lyon LYSAlmaty ALA
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Sun, May 31 – Thu, Jun 4
Lyon LYSAlmaty ALA
£459
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Sun, May 31 – Thu, Jun 4
Lyon LYSAlmaty ALA
£486
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Fri, May 29 – Thu, Jun 4
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£509
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Fri, May 29 – Thu, Jun 4
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How much do flights to Almaty cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£262

Cheapest round-trip

£459

Average round-trip

£600

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Turkish Airlines

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

approximately $0.30 USD

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-65 min

approximately $0.30 USD

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

reaching southern districts

25-45 min

approximately $6–10 USD; metered or negotiated

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-45 min

approximately $4–8 USD; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

25-45 min

approximately $4–7 USD; negotiable fares

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

negotiating your fare

25-40 min

approximately $16–30 USD; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

guaranteed meet and greet

25-45 min

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
Lyon–Saint-Exupéry
Arrive to
Almaty International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Lyon to Almaty

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Air AstanaKZRKCYes
PegasusPGTPCNo
Scat AirlinesVSVDVYes
easyJetEZYU2Yes

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
24 May
18°C5°C
31 May
85%
29°C14°C
Monday
25 May
21°C7°C
1 Jun
80%
31°C16°C
Tuesday
26 May
82%
23°C11°C
2 Jun
79%
28°C17°C
Wednesday
27 May
89%
24°C11°C
3 Jun
89%
28°C16°C
Thursday
28 May
87%
23°C10°C
4 Jun
89%
31°C16°C
Friday
29 May
25°C12°C
5 Jun
65%
31°C16°C
Saturday
30 May
72%
27°C14°C
6 Jun
81%
29°C17°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, Air Astana, Pegasus, Scat Airlines, and easyJet. Lyon and Almaty have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Lyon?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Lyon and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, Aberdeen, Kraków, Madrid, Bucharest, Barcelona, Rome, Tel Aviv, Tirana, Málaga, Birmingham, Tunis, Lisbon, Athens, Porto, Berlin.
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.
Which airports are there in Lyon?
Lyon is mainly served by Lyon–Saint-Exupéry. But there are other airports nearby, including Lyon–Bron.
What airports are near Lyon?
The main airport in Lyon is Lyon–Saint-Exupéry. It is also served by Geneva, Turin, Bern, Dole–Jura, Nîmes–Alès–Camargue–Cévennes, Chambéry, Le Puy – Loudes, Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne, Saint-Étienne–Bouthéon, Alpes–Isère.
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 Lyon and Almaty?
Currently, you can fly between Lyon and Almaty with Turkish Airlines, Air Astana, Pegasus, Scat Airlines, easyJet.
When’s the best time to travel between Lyon and Almaty?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Lyon 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 Lyon and Almaty?
Traveling between Lyon 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.
How many airports are there near Lyon?
There are a number of airports in and around Lyon. The main one is Lyon–Saint-Exupéry and other nearby airports include Geneva, Turin, Bern, Dole–Jura, Nîmes–Alès–Camargue–Cévennes, Chambéry, Le Puy – Loudes, Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne, Saint-Étienne–Bouthéon, Alpes–Isère
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