Cheap flights from Melbourne to Almaty from £418

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2 stops
Tue, Jul 7
Melbourne MELAlmaty ALA
£418
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 8
Melbourne MELAlmaty ALA
£428
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1 stop
Thu, Jul 9
Melbourne MELAlmaty ALA
£435
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 8
Melbourne MELAlmaty ALA
£441
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 11
Melbourne MELAlmaty ALA
£459
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 12
Melbourne MELAlmaty ALA
£459
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Wed, Jul 8 – Tue, Jul 14
Melbourne MELAlmaty ALA
£978
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Wed, Jul 8 – Tue, Jul 14
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£992
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Thu, Jul 9 – Tue, Jul 14
Melbourne MELAlmaty ALA
£1,002
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1 stop
Thu, Jul 9 – Tue, Jul 14
Melbourne MELAlmaty ALA
£1,031
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Sun, Jul 12 – Thu, Jul 16
Melbourne MELAlmaty ALA
£1,057
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Sat, Jul 11 – Thu, Jul 16
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How much do flights to Almaty cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£418

Cheapest round-trip

£978

Average round-trip

£997

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Air Astana

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
Melbourne
Arrive to
Almaty International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Melbourne to Almaty

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air AstanaKZRKCYes
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Cathay PacificCPACXNo
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
Air India LimitedAICAIYes

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
Travelers usually depart from Melbourne, or Avalon when they travel from Melbourne to Almaty. The most popular airlines for this route are Air Astana, Jetstar Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, and Air India Limited. Melbourne and Almaty have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Bali, Adelaide, Perth, Manchester, New Delhi, Hobart, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Canberra, Bangkok, Manila, Auckland, Cairns, Amritsar, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket Province.
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 Melbourne?
Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon, Melbourne Moorabbin Airport.
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 Melbourne and Almaty?
Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and Almaty with Air Astana, Jetstar Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, Air India Limited.
When’s the best time to travel between Melbourne and Almaty?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Melbourne 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 Melbourne and Almaty?
Traveling between Melbourne 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 Almaty?
There are a number of airports in and around Almaty. The main one is Almaty International and other nearby airports include Almaty International, Taldykorgan.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Almaty depart?
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 Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Almaty arrive?
What time do flights between Melbourne and Almaty depart?
What time do flights between Melbourne and Almaty arrive?

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