Travelling from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Semipalatinsk Airport (PLX): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Almaty Airport to Semipalatinsk Airport.
Flights from ALA to PLX start at 11:20 — the first with Air Astana. The last departure is at 21:15 with Air Astana. Overall, you can choose from nine weekly Almaty Airport to Semipalatinsk Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ALA to PLX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Astana is your gateway to discovering Semipalatinsk (and perhaps some other great parts of Kazakhstan!). Check out the direct flights from Almaty Airport to Semipalatinsk Airport offered by this airline.
Air Astana is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Almaty Airport to Semipalatinsk Airport. Many travellers pass through Shymkent Airport when flying between ALA and PLX.
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Semipalatinsk Airport (PLX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Almaty Airport to Semipalatinsk Airport flight is R 511. A round-trip fare is currently R 1,309. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from ALA to PLX by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Almaty Airport to Semipalatinsk Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from ALA to PLX.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Almaty Airport to Semipalatinsk Airport.
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
When it comes to Almaty Airport's on-time performance, data shows 61.23% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Almaty Airport from central Almaty, it takes about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Almaty Airport to Semipalatinsk Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to ALA:
Arriving at Semipalatinsk Airport (PLX)
Consider staying at Seven City Apartments after touching down from your Almaty Airport to Semipalatinsk Airport flight. It's a quick drive from PLX and a comfortable option if you'd like to catch some z's soon after landing.
Getting from Semipalatinsk Airport (PLX) to central Semipalatinsk
Semipalatinsk Airport to central Semipalatinsk has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When to fly to Semipalatinsk Airport (PLX)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Almaty Airport to Semipalatinsk Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Semipalatinsk. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Semipalatinsk is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Almaty Airport to Semipalatinsk Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ALA to PLX in January. Average temperatures are between -27ºC (-17ºF) and -5ºC (23ºF) then.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Pavlodar is just one of the many places in Kazakhstan waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Semipalatinsk. Around 306 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Cathedral of the Annunciation, Chapel of St. Nicholas and Mosquée Mashkur Jusup.
Ust-Kamenogorsk is another sought-after destination in Kazakhstan and is around 177 kilometres east of Semipalatinsk. No trip is complete without a visit to Zhambyl Zhabayev Park, Regional Local Lore and History Museum and Ust-Kamenogorsk City Mosque.
