Cheap flights from Ulaanbaatar to Almaty from £250

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Wed, Jul 22
Ulaanbaatar UBNAlmaty ALA
£250
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Tue, Jul 21
Ulaanbaatar UBNAlmaty ALA
£257
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Sat, Jul 25
Ulaanbaatar UBNAlmaty ALA
£263
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Sat, Jul 25
Ulaanbaatar UBNAlmaty ALA
£268
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Thu, Jul 23
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£268
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Sun, Jul 26
Ulaanbaatar UBNAlmaty ALA
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Tue, Jul 21 – Sat, Jul 25
Ulaanbaatar UBNAlmaty ALA
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Tue, Jul 21 – Sat, Jul 25
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How much do flights to Almaty cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£250

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£475

Cheapest round-trip

£506

Average round-trip

£563

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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
Chinggis Khaan International Airport
Arrive to
Almaty International
Average flights per week
187
Flight distance
2356 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Ulaanbaatar to Almaty in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Hunnu Air
---1---1---11
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Hunnu Air
---1---1---11
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Hunnu Air
---1---1---11
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
Hunnu Air
---1---1---11
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Ulaanbaatar to Almaty

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air AstanaKZRKCYes
Scat AirlinesVSVDVYes
Air ChinaCCACAYes
MIAT Mongolian AirlinesMGLOMYes
Hainan AirlinesCHHHUYes

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
12 Jul
17%
31°C17°C
19 Jul
36%
37°C21°C
Monday
13 Jul
57%
30°C17°C
20 Jul
36%
35°C18°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
36%
32°C17°C
21 Jul
36%
28°C15°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
34°C17°C
22 Jul
30°C13°C
Thursday
16 Jul
36°C19°C
23 Jul
32°C16°C
Friday
17 Jul
38°C21°C
24 Jul
35°C17°C
Saturday
18 Jul
36%
37°C23°C
25 Jul
36°C19°C
The distance between Ulaanbaatar and Almaty is 2356 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Air Astana, Scat Airlines, Air China, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, and Hainan Airlines. Ulaanbaatar and Almaty have 187 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Ulaanbaatar to Almaty?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ulaanbaatar and Almaty takes around 4.0 hours.
What is the flight distance between Ulaanbaatar and Almaty?
The flight distance between Ulaanbaatar and Almaty is 2356 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Ulaanbaatar and Almaty?
Several carriers operate flights between Ulaanbaatar and Almaty. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Hunnu Air.
What are the most popular routes to and from Ulaanbaatar?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ulaanbaatar and London, Sydney, Bangkok, San Francisco, Vienna, Frankfurt, Budapest, Bali, Taipei, Seoul, Phuket Province, Istanbul, Hanoi, New York, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Dublin, Da Nang, Tashkent, Shanghai.
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.
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 Ulaanbaatar and Almaty?
Currently, you can fly between Ulaanbaatar and Almaty with Air Astana, Scat Airlines, Air China, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Hainan Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Ulaanbaatar and Almaty?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Ulaanbaatar 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 Ulaanbaatar and Almaty?
Traveling between Ulaanbaatar 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.
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