Travelling from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Antalya Airport to Almaty Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 15 minutes.
Almaty's timezone is UTC+6, which makes Almaty three hours ahead of Antalya.
Flights from AYT to ALA start at 11:40 — the earliest with Air Astana. The latest departure is at 21:20 with Pegasus. Overall, there are eight weekly Antalya Airport to Almaty Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your AYT to ALA flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Almaty (and then seeing more of Kazakhstan!) is a cinch with Air Astana. This popular airline offers direct flights from Antalya Airport to Almaty Airport.
Air Astana tops the list for bookings on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for AYT to ALA flights is Pegasus.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Antalya Airport to Almaty Airport. Many travellers pass through Shymkent Airport when flying between AYT and ALA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Antalya Airport to Almaty Airport flight is R 1,575. A round-trip ticket is currently R 4,218. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AYT to ALA.
The cheapest month for flights from Antalya Airport to Almaty Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Antalya Airport (AYT)
79.67% of flights that leave from Antalya Airport make it to their destination on time.
Antalya Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Antalya. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to AYT? If you're boarding an early flight from Antalya Airport to Almaty Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
Book a hotel near ALA if you have a late Antalya Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up an Almaty Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and experience the lesser-explored corners of Almaty and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Almaty Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
From Almaty Airport, Almaty is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The quietest month for a flight from Antalya Airport to Almaty Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Almaty based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Antalya Airport to Almaty Airport for July if you want to go to Almaty during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from AYT to ALA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Almaty is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan you should also see. Around 338 kilometres north-east of Almaty, a visit to Sarkand will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
Around 32 kilometres east of Almaty, Talghar is another essential stop in Kazakhstan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.