Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Shanghai to Almaty?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Almaty takes around 7.2 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Almaty?

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The flight distance between Shanghai and Almaty is 4137 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Almaty?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Shanghai and Almaty. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Eastern Airlines, Air Astana, China Southern Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Almaty?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

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Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 7

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 8

What airports are near Almaty?

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The main airport in Almaty is Almaty International. It is also served by Almaty International, Taldykorgan.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Almaty?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Almaty with China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Air China, Air Astana.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Almaty?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai 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.

Question 11

What flights operate between Shanghai and Almaty?

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Traveling between Shanghai 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.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan

Question 13

How many airports are there near Almaty?

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There are a number of airports in and around Almaty. The main one is Almaty International and other nearby airports include Almaty International, Taldykorgan.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Almaty depart?

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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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Almaty arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Almaty, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Shanghai and Almaty depart?

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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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Shanghai and Almaty arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Almaty, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£185
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£499
Cheapest round-trip	£446
Nonstop flights in September	£253 – £1,287
Most popular airline	China Southern Airlines

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Bus 79	40-60 min	₸150; approximately $0.30 USD	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Bus 92	45-65 min	₸150; approximately $0.30 USD	every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)	reaching southern districts
Taxi (official airport taxi)	25-45 min	₸3,000 – ₸5,000; approximately $6–10 USD; metered or negotiated	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Yandex Go (ride-hailing)	25-45 min	₸2,000 – ₸4,000; approximately $4–8 USD; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
InDriver (ride-hailing)	25-45 min	₸1,800 – ₸3,500; approximately $4–7 USD; negotiable fares	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	negotiating your fare
Private transfer (pre-booked)	25-40 min	₸8,000 – ₸15,000; approximately $16–30 USD; fixed price	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	guaranteed meet and greet
Rental car	25-45 min	₸15,000 – ₸40,000; approximately $30–80 USD per day	airport desks open daily (traffic dependent)	exploring beyond the city

Airline	Mon 07.09	Tue 08.09	Wed 09.09	Thu 10.09	Fri 11.09	Sat 12.09	Sun 13.09
Air Astana	1	---	1	---	1	1	---
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	1	---	1	---	---
China Southern Airlines	1	---	1	---	1	1	---
Weekly flights: 10 total	Daily flights: 1.43 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 14.09	Tue 15.09	Wed 16.09	Thu 17.09	Fri 18.09	Sat 19.09	Sun 20.09
Air Astana	1	---	1	---	1	---	---
China Eastern Airlines	1	---	1	---	1	---	---
China Southern Airlines	1	---	---	---	---	1	---
Weekly flights: 8 total	Daily flights: 1.14 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 21.09	Tue 22.09	Wed 23.09	Thu 24.09	Fri 25.09	Sat 26.09	Sun 27.09
Air Astana	1	---	1	---	1	1	---
China Eastern Airlines	1	---	1	---	1	---	---
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 7 total	Daily flights: 1 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes
Air China	CCA	CA	Yes
Air Astana	KZR	KC	Yes

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	13°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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