Flying from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD): what you need to know
The timezone in Hyderabad is UTC+5:30, which is 30 minutes behind Almaty.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your ALA to HYD flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Almaty Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between ALA and HYD:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Almaty Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport flight is R 2,931. A return plane ticket right now is R 7,266. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from ALA to HYD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from ALA to HYD by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Almaty Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Almaty Airport, data shows 61.23% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Almaty Airport from central Almaty, it takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Almaty Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near ALA:
Arriving at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Consider booking a hotel close to HYD if you're taking a late Almaty Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Rajiv Gandhi International Airport rental car and check out destinations off the typical tourist track. Europcar and Avis can hook you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Hyderabad and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to central Hyderabad
From Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Almaty Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Hyderabad in April.
Book your flight from Almaty Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport for May if you'd like to explore Hyderabad during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ALA to HYD in December. Temperatures average between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Hyderabad has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be explored. Around 418 kilometres north of Hyderabad, a trip to Nagpur will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Ambazari Lake and Garden, Raman Science Centre and Walkers Street Seminary Hills.
Nowrangapur is another standout destination in India and is around 483 kilometres north-east of Hyderabad. No journey is complete without visiting Hospital Church, Jai Hanuman Statue and Sri Satya Sai Mandir.