Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Xi'an to Almaty?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Xi'an and Almaty takes around 5.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Xi'an and Almaty?

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The flight distance between Xi'an and Almaty is 2899 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Xi'an and Almaty?

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Xi'an?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Xi'an and Shanghai, Guangzhou, Beijing, Bangkok, Chongqing, Zhangjiajie, Singapore, Shenzhen, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi, Nanjing, Phnom Penh, Budapest, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Hangzhou, Honolulu, Nagoya, Harbin.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Almaty?

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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

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 7

Which airlines fly between Xi'an and Almaty?

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Currently, you can fly between Xi'an and Almaty with China Southern Airlines, Air Astana, Air China, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines.

Question 8

When’s the best time to travel between Xi'an and Almaty?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Xi'an 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 9

What flights operate between Xi'an and Almaty?

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Traveling between Xi'an 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 10

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 11

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Xi'an 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 Xi'an, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 12

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Xi'an 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 13

What time do flights between Xi'an 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 Xi'an, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do flights between Xi'an 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	£145
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£323
Cheapest round-trip	£316
Average round-trip	£397
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

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 31.08	Tue 01.09	Wed 02.09	Thu 03.09	Fri 04.09	Sat 05.09	Sun 06.09
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	1	---	---	1
Air Astana	---	---	---	1	---	---	1
Weekly flights: 4 total	Daily flights: 0.57 average	Most flights: Thursday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 07.09	Tue 08.09	Wed 09.09	Thu 10.09	Fri 11.09	Sat 12.09	Sun 13.09
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	1	---	---	1
Air Astana	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 2 total	Daily flights: 0.29 average	Most flights: Thursday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 14.09	Tue 15.09	Wed 16.09	Thu 17.09	Fri 18.09	Sat 19.09	Sun 20.09
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	1	---	---	1
Air Astana	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 2 total	Daily flights: 0.29 average	Most flights: Thursday 1 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes
Air Astana	KZR	KC	Yes
Air China	CCA	CA	Yes
Hainan Airlines	CHH	HU	Yes
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	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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