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How much do flights to Almaty cost?
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
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Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Shymkent to Almaty in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 22.06 | Tue 23.06 | Wed 24.06 | Thu 25.06 | Fri 26.06 | Sat 27.06 | Sun 28.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | 3 | 6 | 5 | 4 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 20 total | Daily flights: 2.86 average | Most flights: Friday 6 flights |
| Airline | Mon 29.06 | Tue 30.06 | Wed 01.07 | Thu 02.07 | Fri 03.07 | Sat 04.07 | Sun 05.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 4 | |
| --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 35 total | Daily flights: 5 average | Most flights: Wednesday 6 flights |
| Airline | Mon 06.07 | Tue 07.07 | Wed 08.07 | Thu 09.07 | Fri 10.07 | Sat 11.07 | Sun 12.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | |
| --- | --- | 2 | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 37 total | Daily flights: 5.29 average | Most flights: Tuesday 5 flights |
| Airline | Mon 13.07 | Tue 14.07 | Wed 15.07 | Thu 16.07 | Fri 17.07 | Sat 18.07 | Sun 19.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 38 total | Daily flights: 5.43 average | Most flights: Wednesday 6 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Shymkent to Almaty
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scat Airlines | VSV | DV | Yes |
| Air Astana | KZR | KC | Yes |
| VietJet Qazaqstan | QAZ | IQ | 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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