What airport do you fly into for flights to Almaty?

Most people fly into Almaty (ALA) if they book a flight to Almaty. Almaty is conveniently located just 14.4 km from Almaty’s city centre.

Can I find cheaper flights to Almaty if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Almaty on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Almaty?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Almaty.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Almaty?

Almaty is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Almaty. One-way flights to Almaty typically cost $90, while return flights cost around $488.

How much is a return flight to Almaty?

A return flight to Almaty will typically cost around $333, however they can be found for as little as $307.

Where does the fastest flight to Almaty depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Almaty, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (22 hours 25 minutes).

Does Almaty have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Almaty can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Almaty?

Yes. Almaty has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Villa whit nice view to mountain is the closest property to Almaty (0.0 km away from Almaty).

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Return from	$1,400
One-way from	$872
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$1,772

16/5-22/5
3 total stops
70h 30m total
Sydney to Almaty

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13/4
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41h 00m total
Sydney to Almaty

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Cheapest flights to Almaty
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Almaty. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Wed 7/521:45SYD - ALA

2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 14/522:45ALA - SYD

2 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3$1,479

Tue 1/415:05SYD - ALA

2 stops53h 25mCathay Pacific

Sat 5/410:10ALA - SYD

2 stops41h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 24/3$1,891

Wed 7/520:45SYD - ALA

1 stop34h 15mQatar Airways

Tue 13/503:30ALA - SYD

1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 24/3$1,920

Thu 3/709:30SYD - ALA

1 stop40h 20mAsiana Airlines

Fri 1/822:10ALA - SYD

1 stop28h 20mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 23/3$2,111

Wed 7/506:00SYD - ALA

1 stop25h 45mEmirates

Wed 14/505:05ALA - SYD

1 stop36h 00mEmirates

Deal found 24/3$2,330

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Fri 16/509:15SYD - ALA

1 stop37h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 22/519:00ALA - SYD

2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/3$1,400

Wed 14/509:30SYD - ALA

1 stop40h 20mAsiana Airlines

Thu 22/522:10ALA - SYD

1 stop28h 20mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 25/3$1,864

Wed 14/507:40SYD - ALA

2 stops35h 50mCathay Pacific

Mon 19/510:05ALA - SYD

2 stops43h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 25/3$1,888

Wed 7/520:45SYD - ALA

1 stop34h 15mQatar Airways

Tue 13/503:30ALA - SYD

1 stop32h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 24/3$1,920

Mon 12/520:10SYD - ALA

1 stop35h 35mEmirates

Mon 19/503:45ALA - SYD

1 stop21h 20mEmirates

Deal found 25/3$2,007

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Tue 1/415:05SYD - ALA

2 stops53h 25mCathay Pacific

Sat 5/410:10ALA - SYD

2 stops41h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 24/3$1,891

Tue 1/411:15SYD - ALA

2 stops42h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/405:20ALA - SYD

1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3$2,155

Tue 1/409:15SYD - ALA

2 stops52h 35mQatar Airways

Fri 4/403:30ALA - SYD

2 stops37h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 24/3$2,221

One-way flights to Almaty
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Sun 13/410:45SYD - ALA

1 stop41h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/3$872

Wed 16/409:15SYD - ALA

1 stop39h 45mAirAsia X

Deal found 24/3$974

Thu 5/609:30SYD - ALA

1 stop40h 20mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 25/3$1,110

Thu 5/607:40SYD - ALA

2 stops35h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 25/3$1,292

Thu 5/611:00SYD - ALA

2 stops44h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 24/3$1,378

Thu 5/618:05SYD - ALA

3 stops60h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 24/3$2,089

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Wed 7/5

21:45-21:45

2 stops29h 00m

Almaty

Wed 14/5

22:45-19:40

2 stops39h 55m

$1,479

SydneyAlmaty

SYD - ALA

SYDALA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 7/5

20:45-02:00

1 stop34h 15m

Almaty

Tue 13/5

03:30-17:10

1 stop32h 40m

$1,920

SydneyAlmaty

SYD - ALA

SYDALA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/7

09:30-20:50

1 stop40h 20m

Almaty

Fri 1/8

22:10-07:30

1 stop28h 20m

$2,111

SydneyAlmaty

SYD - ALA

SYDALA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 7/5

06:00-02:45

1 stop25h 45m

Almaty

Wed 14/5

05:05-22:05

1 stop36h 00m

$2,330

SydneyAlmaty

SYD - ALA

SYDALA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/7

10:45-17:40

2 stops59h 55m

$679

SydneyAlmaty

SYD - ALA

SYDALA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/7

21:15-17:40

1 stop25h 25m

$813

SydneyAlmaty

SYD - ALA

SYDALA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/6

09:30-20:50

1 stop40h 20m

$1,115

SydneyAlmaty

SYD - ALA

SYDALA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/6

14:50-07:50

1 stop22h 00m

$1,263

SydneyAlmaty

SYD - ALA

SYDALA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/6

18:05-01:15

3 stops60h 10m

$2,089

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Almaty

When is the best time to book a flight to Almaty?

The best time to book flights to Almaty is 69 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Almaty?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Almaty takes 27 hours 5 minutes. Flights to Almaty from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Almaty?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Almaty are Qatar Airways, Emirates and AirAsia X.

Qatar Airways

From $1,074

Emirates

From $1,010

AirAsia X

From $796

Asiana Airlines

From $1,075

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Almaty?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Almaty are China Southern, AirAsia X and Emirates.

Rainfall in Almaty by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Almaty ranges from 20.0 - 90.0 mm per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Almaty when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Almaty by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Almaty, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Almaty

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Asiana Airlines, Emirates and Cathay Pacific to Almaty by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

441 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

441 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

441 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,190 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

441 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

833 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

441 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,540 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

441 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Lufthansa

6.7

Okay

6,950 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

441 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

FAQs about flying to Almaty

What airport do you fly into for flights to Almaty?
Most people fly into Almaty (ALA) if they book a flight to Almaty. Almaty is conveniently located just 14.4 km from Almaty’s city centre.
Can I find cheaper flights to Almaty if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Almaty on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Almaty?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Almaty.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Almaty?
Almaty is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Almaty. One-way flights to Almaty typically cost $90, while return flights cost around $488.
How much is a return flight to Almaty?
A return flight to Almaty will typically cost around $333, however they can be found for as little as $307.
Where does the fastest flight to Almaty depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Almaty, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (22 hours 25 minutes).
Does Almaty have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Almaty can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Almaty?
Yes. Almaty has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Villa whit nice view to mountain is the closest property to Almaty (0.0 km away from Almaty).

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Almaty?

Can I find cheaper flights to Almaty if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Almaty?

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How much is a return flight to Almaty?

Where does the fastest flight to Almaty depart from?

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