Cheap flights from Shanghai to Almaty from £227
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How much do flights to Almaty cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £227 |
|---|---|
Cheapest nonstop round-trip | £482 |
Cheapest round-trip | £445 |
Average round-trip | £480 |
Nonstop flights in June | £245 – £480 |
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
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Shanghai to Almaty in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 25.05 | Tue 26.05 | Wed 27.05 | Thu 28.05 | Fri 29.05 | Sat 30.05 | Sun 31.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 0 total | Daily flights: 0 average | Most flights: 0 flights |
| Airline | Mon 01.06 | Tue 02.06 | Wed 03.06 | Thu 04.06 | Fri 05.06 | Sat 06.06 | Sun 07.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | --- | --- | |
| 1 | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 6 total | Daily flights: 0.86 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 08.06 | Tue 09.06 | Wed 10.06 | Thu 11.06 | Fri 12.06 | Sat 13.06 | Sun 14.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | --- | --- | |
| 1 | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 6 total | Daily flights: 0.86 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 15.06 | Tue 16.06 | Wed 17.06 | Thu 18.06 | Fri 19.06 | Sat 20.06 | Sun 21.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | |
| 1 | --- | 1 | --- | 1 | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 7 total | Daily flights: 1 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Almaty
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Southern Airlines | CSN | CZ | Yes |
| China Eastern Airlines | CES | MU | Yes |
| Air China | CCA | CA | Yes |
| Spring Airlines | CQH | 9C | Yes |
| Air Astana | KZR | KC | 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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