Flying from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Almaty Airport to Frankfurt and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours.
Almaty Airport is located in Almaty. Following the UTC+1 timezone, Frankfurt is five hours behind Almaty.
With six weekly flights between the two airports, Almaty Airport (ALA) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the busiest route. Board Air Astana's 01:30 flight to get your journey from ALA to FRA underway.
Allow plenty of time to catch your ALA to Frankfurt flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
You can book a direct Almaty Airport to Frankfurt ticket. Begin your journey at ALA and arrive at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Book your favourite seat with Lufthansa. This leading carrier offers direct flights from Almaty Airport to Frankfurt.
We make it simple to book flight tickets from ALA to Frankfurt with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
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Central Almaty to ALA is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to reach there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near ALA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Almaty Airport to Frankfurt or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels put convenience first:
61.23% of flights leaving from Almaty Airport reach their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Frankfurt
R 2,649 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Almaty Airport to Frankfurt flight. A return flight ticket right now is R 4,981. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To snag cheap flights from ALA to Frankfurt, book your trip one month ahead of your departure date.
May is the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Almaty Airport to Frankfurt tickets. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The distance from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt is roughly 14 kilometres. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Almaty Airport to Frankfurt. Book one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and see more of Frankfurt and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from ALA to Frankfurt.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) is about 121 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. Once you've hopped off your flight from Almaty Airport to Frankfurt, it'll take you around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 2 hours 40 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near HHN. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your ALA to Frankfurt flight:
Forget about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the rates and availability from Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar.
Don't pay more than you need to. Booking your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HHN will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
Carefully consider your trip dates before booking your flight from Almaty Airport to Frankfurt. The city buzzes in high season, but hotel rates are usually higher and major attractions can be crowded. Visit Frankfurt in low season if you like a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Almaty Airport to Frankfurt flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from ALA to Frankfurt around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Almaty Airport to Frankfurt, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Goethe House, Palmengarten and Frankfurt Cathedral are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Frankfurt, now it's time to explore more of Germany. Journey around 418 kilometres north-east to Berlin to check off its popular sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. Start your sightseeing at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
