Non-stop flights from Almaty (ALA)
Almaty Airport (IATA: ALA, ICAO: UAAA), also known as Almaty International Airport, is the largest airport in Kazakhstan.It is Kazakhstan's main international airport and serves the area of Almaty.Almaty Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 88 destinations in 31 countries.
At present, there are 19 domestic flights from Almaty.
The longest flight from Almaty ALA is a 3,492 mile (5,620 km) non-stop route to London Heathrow LHR. This direct flight takes around 9 hours and 15 minutes and is operated by Air Astana.
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In total there are 40 airlines flying from and to Almaty. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Popular destinations from Almaty
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Almaty, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Almaty that require a stopover:
Information on Points & Miles
This section lists destinations within specific distances from Almaty. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles.
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Destinations from Almaty by flight duration
Discover a variety of destinations from Almaty below, organized by flight duration. This layout allows you to easily identify destinations based on the maximum flight duration you prefer. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!
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Long-haul Flights from Almaty
Long-haul flights open up the world, enabling travellers from Almaty to easily reach distant destinations! Proper preparation and awareness of what to expect can transform these long journeys into a smoother and more enjoyable experience.
Flights are usually operated by a wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777, 787 Dreamliner, Airbus A330, A350, and A380, offering fuel efficiency and comfort. On most airlines, you can enjoy complimentary food and beverages in Economy Class, as well as seat-back screens with entertainment systems, and even Wi-Fi. Long-haul flights often involve crossing multiple time zones, leading to potential jet lag. Adjusting your sleep schedule to the destination’s time zone before departure can help minimize jet lag.
Finally, don't forget to bring your travel pillow, eye mask, and noise-canceling headphones to make your flight as comfortable as possible, as you will be on the plane for 7 hours or more!
Explore all long-haul destinations from Almaty (with a flight duration of more than 7 hours) below:
Best time to travel from Almaty
When planning a trip from Almaty, the ideal time to travel depends on the climate and location of your destination. To assist you, we've organized all destinations by their climate types.
🌳 🍂 Warm Continental destinations
Check out the 18 Warm Continental destinations below that are accessible via direct flights from Almaty. Regions in the warm continental climate are famous for their geographical diversity, including wide-open plains, mountains, and forests, making them perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and skiing.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
For the best experience, plan your visit between late spring and the end of summer, as the weather is lovely from May to August, with temperatures between 20°C and 28°C (68°F and 82°F). Keep in mind that winters can be quite cold, with frost present in almost every month from November to March, so if you enjoy winter sports, the snowy conditions in that period are perfect.
☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations
Almaty currently offers non-stop flights to 18 Hot Mediterranean destinations. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails there with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical destinations
Departing from Almaty, you have the option to take a direct flight to 13 Humid Subtropical/Warm Temperate destinations. Known for their hot, humid summers, with temperatures around 30°C (86°F), and mild winters, these destinations feature lush greenery and year-round rainfall. You'll discover a blend of beautiful beaches, dense forests, and lively cities, offering abundant outdoor adventures, cultural sights, and city attractions to explore.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
These destinations can be enjoyed year-round, but the best times to visit are from April to June or from August to October
🏜️ Desert destinations
If you're interested in exploring a desert destination accessible via direct flight from Almaty, consider these 12 destinations. Desert locations are renowned for their striking landscapes, adventure activities such as sandboarding and camel riding, and tranquil, starry nights.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere can be visited year-round, but for a more enjoyable visit, it's best to avoid them during the hot summer months, where temperatures often exceed 40°C (104°F). Consider scheduling your trip between September and May for a more pleasant experience.
🥵 Hot Continental destinations
At the moment, 9 Hot Continental destinations are accessible with a direct flight from Almaty. Hot Continental destinations are known known for their hot, humid summers, where temperatures frequently rise above 30°C (86°F), and celebrated for their diverse landscapes, featuring both forests and mountains. Additionally, exploring the urban city areas can be highly enjoyable as well!
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The spring, summer, and fall months, from March to November, are typically the best times to visit these continental destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere. Summers can be very warm though, and there's a bit more precipitation compared to spring and autumn.
🌴 Tropical destinations
As of August, you can fly non-stop to 9 tropical locations. These areas are renowned for their rainforests, beaches, and adventurous activities like hiking, diving, and wildlife exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, the dry season for these destinations lasts from November to April, which is the best time to explore them! You can enjoy predominantly dry conditions with tempratures ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) during this period, while the wet season might lead to longer rain spells.
🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime destinations
You can find direct flights from Almaty to 6 different oceanic and maritime locations at the moment. Enjoy the mild weather, green scenery, and a peaceful blend of nature and cultural exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The oceanic locations in the Northern Hemisphere are ideal for a summer getaway, specifically from May to August, with temperatures from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). You'll enjoy pleasantly warm weather, whereas the months from September to February are more prone to rain.
🌲 ❄️ Subarctic or Alpine destinations
You can fly directly from Almaty to 2 Subarctic / Alpine destinations. Enjoy the natural beauty of the destinations with the Subarctic / Alpine climate, including dense forests and tundra landscapes, which make them perfect for hiking, spotting wildlife, and winter activities.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The most favorable time to visit these subarctic spots (on the Northern Hemisphere) is during the long, sunny winter months from November to March. With a variety of winter sports available in the higher elevations, you’re bound to have a wonderful time. If winter's not your vibe, consider visiting in mid-summer (May - August), when the temperatures are mild and often pleasantly warm, between 15°C (59°F) and 20°C (68°F).
🌿 🍇 Warm Mediterranean destinations
As of now, there's only one Warm Mediterranean destination that you can reach with a direct flight. Known for their beautiful coastlines and historic sites, these areas are perfect for a visit on one of the many sunny days.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, you can expect lovely and warm temperatures in late spring and summer up to 30°C (86°F), from April to September. Most of the rain falls between October and February.
Business class flights from Almaty
There are 51 airports that have flights from Almaty in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from ALA are listed below:
First class flights from Almaty
There is only one airport that has First Class flights from Almaty, which is Warsaw (WAW).
Intercontinental flights from Almaty
The following is an overview of all non-stop intercontinental flights operating from Almaty International Airport (ALA).
* Please note that there are no direct services between Almaty and the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Japan or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Almaty to Europe
Aeroflot: year-round to Krasnoyarsk (KJA), Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO) and Saint Petersburg (LED).
Red Wings: year-round to Yekaterinburg (SVX) and seasonal flights to Kazan (KZN).
S7 Airlines: year-round to Novosibirsk (OVB).
Scat Air: year-round to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) and seasonal flights to Minsk (MSQ).
Belavia: year-round to Minsk (MSQ).
Air Astana: year-round to Frankfurt (FRA), London Heathrow (LHR) and seasonal flights to Podgorica (TGD).
Lufthansa (Star Alliance): seasonal flights to Frankfurt (FRA).
LOT (Star Alliance): year-round to Warsaw (WAW).
VietJet Air: seasonal flights to Prague (PRG).
Neos: seasonal flights to Milan (Malpensa) (MXP).
Azimuth: seasonal flights to Mineralnye Vody (MRV).
Non-stop flights from Almaty to Africa
Air Cairo is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Almaty to Africa. They fly year-round to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH).
Non-stop flights from Almaty to the Middle-East / Western Asia
Air Astana: seasonal flights to Baku (GYD), Batumi (BUS), year-round flights to Tbilisi (TBS), Antalya (AYT), seasonal flights to Bodrum (BJV), year-round flights to Istanbul (IST) and seasonal flights to Dubai (DXB).
Azerbaijan: year-round to Baku (GYD).
FlyArystan: seasonal flights to Kutaisi (KUT) and Gazipaşa (GZP).
AJet: year-round to Ankara (ESB).
Pegasus: year-round to Antalya (AYT) and Istanbul (Sabiha) (SAW).
SunExpress: year-round to Izmir (ADB).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Istanbul (IST).
Air Arabia: year-round to Dubai (Sharjah) (SHJ).
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi: year-round to Abu Dhabi (AUH).
Flydubai: year-round to Dubai (DXB).
Scat Air: seasonal flights to Jeddah (JED) and Medina (MED).
FlyOne Armenia: year-round to Yerevan (EVN).
Israir: seasonal flights to Tel Aviv (TLV).
Jazeera Airways: seasonal flights to Kuwait City (KWI).
Qatar Airways (Oneworld): year-round to Doha (DOH).
SalamAir: year-round to Muscat (MCT).
Non-stop flights from Almaty to India / South Asia
Air Astana is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Almaty to India or Southern Asia. They fly year-round to Mumbai (BOM), New Delhi (DEL) and seasonal to Malé (MLE).
Non-stop flights from Almaty to China
Air Astana: year-round to Beijing (PEK), Guangzhou (CAN), seasonal flights to Shanghai (PVG) and year-round flights to Urumqi (URC).
Air China (Star Alliance): year-round to Chengdu (TFU) and Beijing (PEK).
China Eastern (SkyTeam): year-round to Shanghai (PVG).
China Southern: year-round to Beijing Daxing (PKX), Guangzhou (CAN), Urumqi (URC) and Xi'an (XIY).
FlyArystan: seasonal flights to Chongqing (CKG), Xi'an (XIY) and Yining (YIN).
Loong Air: year-round to Hangzhou (HGH).
Non-stop flights from Almaty to East Asia
Air Astana: year-round to Seoul (ICN).
Asiana Airlines (Star Alliance): seasonal flights to Seoul (ICN).
Eastar Jet: seasonal flights to Busan (PUS) and Seoul (ICN).
Non-stop flights from Almaty to South-East Asia
Air Astana: year-round to Bangkok (BKK), Phuket (HKT), seasonal flights to Da Nang (DAD), Nha Trang (CXR) and Phu Quoc (PQC).
Thai AirAsia X: year-round to Bangkok (Don Muang) (DMK).
VietJet Air: seasonal flights to Hanoi (HAN).
AirAsia X: year-round to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
Non-stop flights from Almaty to Central Asia
Air Astana, Scat Air and FlyArystan have a strong network of non-stop flights to Central Asia.
Air Astana: year-round to Aktau (SCO), Aktobe (Aktyubinsk) (AKX), Atyrau (GUW), Kyzylorda (KZO), Oral (Uralsk) (URA), Oskemen (Ust-Kamenogorsk) (UKK), Shymkent (CIT), Bishkek (BSZ), Dushanbe (DYU) and Tashkent (TAS).
Scat Air: year-round to Aktau (SCO), Aktobe (Aktyubinsk) (AKX), seasonal flights to Atyrau (GUW), Jezkazgan (DZN), Kokshetau (KOV), Oral (Uralsk) (URA), Oskemen (Ust-Kamenogorsk) (UKK), Petropavl (PPK), year-round flights to Shymkent (CIT) and seasonal flights to Taraz (DMB).
FlyArystan: seasonal flights to Aktau (SCO), Aktobe (Aktyubinsk) (AKX), Atyrau (GUW), year-round flights to Karaganda (KGF), Kostanay (KSN), Kyzylorda (KZO), Oral (Uralsk) (URA), seasonal flights to Oskemen (Ust-Kamenogorsk) (UKK), year-round flights to Semey (PLX), Shymkent (CIT), seasonal flights to Tamchy (IKU), Samarkand (SKD) and Urgench (UGC).
Somon Air: seasonal flights to Dushanbe (DYU).
Centrum Air: year-round to Tashkent (TAS).
Qanot Sharq: seasonal flights to Tashkent (TAS).
Uzbekistan Airways: year-round to Nukus (NCU) and Tashkent (TAS).
International flights from Almaty
Flights from Almaty to Armenia
Yerevan is the only destination in Armenia with direct flights from Almaty. Direct flights to Yerevan are offered by FlyOne Armenia.
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Flights from Almaty to Azerbaijan
In Azerbaijan, the only destination that has a direct flight from Almaty is Baku. You can fly non-stop to Baku with Air Astana or Azerbaijan.
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Flights from Almaty to Belarus
There is 1 destination in Belarus that has a direct connection from Almaty, which is Minsk. You can fly non-stop to Minsk with Belavia or Scat Air.
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Flights from Almaty to China
China is well-connected to Almaty (ALA) with 10 destinations around the country that have direct flights from Almaty.
You can fly non-stop to Beijing with Air Astana or Air China (Star Alliance).
The only airline with direct flights to Beijing Daxing is China Southern.
You can fly non-stop from Almaty to Chengdu with Air China (Star Alliance).
The only airline with direct flights to Chongqing is FlyArystan. This is a seasonal route that starts in September and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Guangzhou with Air Astana or China Southern.
You can fly non-stop from Almaty to Hangzhou with Loong Air.
You can fly non-stop to Shanghai with Air Astana or China Eastern (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop to Urumqi with Air Astana or China Southern.
You can fly non-stop to Xi'an with China Southern or FlyArystan.
The only airline with direct flights to Yining is FlyArystan. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
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Flights from Almaty to Cyprus
In Cyprus, the only destination that has a direct flight from Almaty is Larnaca. Direct flights to Larnaca are offered by Air Astana. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in September.
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Flights from Almaty to Czechia
Prague is the only destination in Czechia with direct flights from Almaty. Direct flights to Prague are offered by VietJet Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
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Flights from Almaty to Egypt
There is 1 destination in Egypt that has a direct connection from Almaty, which is Sharm el-Sheikh. Direct flights to Sharm el-Sheikh are offered by Air Cairo.
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Flights from Almaty to Georgia
There are 3 destinations in Georgia that have non-stop flights from Almaty.
Direct flights to Batumi are offered by Air Astana. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in August 2026.
The only airline with direct flights to Kutaisi is FlyArystan. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Almaty to Tbilisi with Air Astana.
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Flights from Almaty to Germany
Frankfurt is the only destination in Germany with direct flights from Almaty. You can fly non-stop to Frankfurt with Air Astana or Lufthansa (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Almaty to India
If you are looking for a direct flight from Almaty to India, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
To Mumbai and New Delhi, you can fly with Air Astana.
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Flights from Almaty to Israel
In Israel, the only destination that has a direct flight from Almaty is Tel Aviv. Direct flights to Tel Aviv are offered by Israir.
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Flights from Almaty to Italy
There is 1 destination in Italy that has a direct connection from Almaty, which is Milan (Malpensa). Direct flights to Milan (Malpensa) are offered by Neos. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
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Flights from Almaty to Kuwait
In Kuwait, the only destination that has a direct flight from Almaty is Kuwait City. Direct flights to Kuwait City are offered by Jazeera Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in September and ends in March.
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Flights from Almaty to Kyrgyzstan
In Kyrgyzstan, there are 2 destinations from Almaty.
Direct flights to Bishkek are offered by Air Astana.
The only airline with direct flights to Tamchy is FlyArystan. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in August 2026.
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Flights from Almaty to Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur is the only destination in Malaysia with direct flights from Almaty. Direct flights to Kuala Lumpur are offered by AirAsia X.
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Flights from Almaty to Maldives
There is 1 destination in Maldives that has a direct connection from Almaty, which is Malé. Direct flights to Malé are offered by Air Astana. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
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Flights from Almaty to Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar is the only destination in Mongolia with direct flights from Almaty. Direct flights to Ulaanbaatar are offered by Hunnu Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
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Flights from Almaty to Montenegro
In Montenegro, the only destination that has a direct flight from Almaty is Podgorica. Direct flights to Podgorica are offered by Air Astana. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in September.
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Flights from Almaty to Oman
There is 1 destination in Oman that has a direct connection from Almaty, which is Muscat. Direct flights to Muscat are offered by SalamAir.
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Flights from Almaty to Poland
In Poland, the only destination that has a direct flight from Almaty is Warsaw. Direct flights to Warsaw are offered by LOT (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Almaty to Qatar
Doha is the only destination in Qatar with direct flights from Almaty. Direct flights to Doha are offered by Qatar Airways (Oneworld).
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Flights from Almaty to Russia
In Russia there are several destinations from Almaty (8 in total).
Direct flights to Kazan are offered by Red Wings. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in January.
The only airline with direct flights to Krasnoyarsk is Aeroflot.
You can fly non-stop from Almaty to Mineralnye Vody with Azimuth. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Moscow Sheremetyevo is Aeroflot.
Direct flights to Moscow Vnukovo are offered by Scat Air.
You can fly non-stop from Almaty to Novosibirsk with S7 Airlines.
Direct flights to Saint Petersburg are offered by Aeroflot.
The only airline with direct flights to Yekaterinburg is Red Wings.
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Flights from Almaty to Saudi Arabia
If you are looking for a direct flight from Almaty to Saudi Arabia, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
To Jeddah and Medina, you can fly with Scat Air.
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Flights from Almaty to South Korea
There are 2 destinations in South Korea that have non-stop flights from Almaty.
Direct flights to Busan are offered by Eastar Jet. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Seoul are offered by Air Astana, Asiana Airlines (Star Alliance) and Eastar Jet.
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Flights from Almaty to Tajikistan
There is 1 destination in Tajikistan that has a direct connection from Almaty, which is Dushanbe. You can fly non-stop to Dushanbe with Air Astana or Somon Air.
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Flights from Almaty to Thailand
In Thailand, there are 3 destinations from Almaty.
Direct flights to Bangkok are offered by Air Astana.
The only airline with direct flights to Bangkok (Don Muang) is Thai AirAsia X.
You can fly non-stop from Almaty to Phuket with Air Astana.
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Flights from Almaty to Turkey
In Turkey there are several destinations from Almaty (7 in total).
Direct flights to Ankara are offered by AJet.
You can fly non-stop to Antalya with Air Astana or Pegasus.
You can fly non-stop from Almaty to Bodrum with Air Astana. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in September.
The only airline with direct flights to Gazipaşa is FlyArystan. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Istanbul with Air Astana or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop from Almaty to Istanbul (Sabiha) with Pegasus.
Direct flights to Izmir are offered by SunExpress.
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Flights from Almaty to United Arab Emirates
There are 3 destinations in United Arab Emirates that have non-stop flights from Almaty.
Direct flights to Abu Dhabi are offered by Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.
You can fly non-stop to Dubai with Air Astana or Flydubai.
You can fly non-stop from Almaty to Dubai (Sharjah) with Air Arabia.
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Flights from Almaty to United Kingdom
London Heathrow is the only destination in United Kingdom with direct flights from Almaty. Direct flights to London Heathrow are offered by Air Astana.
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Flights from Almaty to Uzbekistan
If you are looking for a direct flight from Almaty to Uzbekistan, there are 4 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Nukus are offered by Uzbekistan Airways.
The only airline with direct flights to Samarkand is FlyArystan. This is a seasonal route that starts in September and ends in March.
From Almaty to Tashkent there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Air Astana, Centrum Air, Qanot Sharq and Uzbekistan Airways.
The only airline with direct flights to Urgench is FlyArystan. This is a seasonal route that starts in September and ends in November.
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Flights from Almaty to Vietnam
In Vietnam, there are 4 destinations from Almaty.
Direct flights to Da Nang are offered by Air Astana. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in September.
The only airline with direct flights to Hanoi is VietJet Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
To Nha Trang and Phu Quoc, you can fly with Air Astana.
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Domestic flights from Almaty
Flights from Almaty to Kazakhstan
You can fly domestically from Almaty to a lot of airports within Kazakhstan, as there is a total of 19 domestic destinations to choose from.
To Aktau and Aktobe (Aktyubinsk), you can fly with Air Astana, FlyArystan and Scat Air.
From Almaty to Astana there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are Air Astana, FlyArystan, Lufthansa (Star Alliance), Qazaq Air and Scat Air.
Non-stop flights to Atyrau are offered by Air Astana, FlyArystan and Scat Air.
All direct flights from Almaty to Balqash and Jezkazgan are operated by Scat Air.
Direct flights to Karaganda are offered by FlyArystan.
The only airline with direct flights to Kokshetau is Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Almaty to Kostanay with FlyArystan.
You can fly non-stop to Kyzylorda with Air Astana or FlyArystan.
To Oral (Uralsk) and Oskemen (Ust-Kamenogorsk), you can fly with Air Astana, FlyArystan and Scat Air.
Direct flights to Petropavl are offered by Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Semey is FlyArystan.
Non-stop flights to Shymkent are offered by Air Astana, FlyArystan and Scat Air.
The only airline with direct flights to Taraz is Scat Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in October.
Direct flights to Turkistan are offered by FlyArystan.
All direct flights from Almaty to Urzhar and Usharal are operated by Scat Air.
All flights to Kazakhstan
Alternative airports near Almaty
There is one alternative airport to Almaty (ALA) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which is Tamchy (IKU).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Almaty?
There is 1 airport in Almaty: Almaty International Airport (ALA).
What is the best airport to fly from Almaty?
The most convenient airport to fly from Almaty is Almaty International Airport (ALA).
How many airlines fly from Almaty?
There are 40 airlines flying from Almaty to 88 airports around the world, as of August 2026.
Which airlines fly from Almaty?
Air Astana, FlyArystan and Scat Air operate most flights from Almaty. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Almaty?
Star Alliance, SkyTeam and Oneworld are all flying from Almaty.
How many nonstop flights are there from Almaty?
There are roughly 4,072 flights departing from Almaty every month (or 952 flights each week), to a total of 88 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Almaty Airport?
The official name of Almaty Airport is Almaty International Airport.
What is the airport code of Almaty Airport?
The airport code of Almaty Airport is ALA.
What are the most popular flights from Almaty?
Astana, Shymkent and Tashkent are the 3 most popular routes from Almaty. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Almaty, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Almaty?
| Almaty to Astana | 1h 50m |
| Almaty to Shymkent | 1h 25m |
| Almaty to Tashkent | 1h 35m |
| Almaty to Aktau | 3h 30m |
| Almaty to Istanbul | 6h 10m |
