Travelling from Bangkok to Almaty Airport (ALA): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Bangkok. Explore your options departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) when searching for a flight from Bangkok to Almaty Airport (ALA).
Expect to be in the air for 6 hours 40 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Bangkok to Almaty Airport flight.
The timezone in Almaty is UTC+6, which is one hour behind Bangkok. Almaty Airport is located in Almaty.
The busiest route is from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Almaty Airport (ALA). You can pick from 4 direct services every week. Air Astana operates a 10:05am departure between BKK and ALA.
To ensure you catch your flight from Bangkok to ALA, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
You can find a direct flight from Bangkok to Almaty Airport (ALA) out of Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
You'll find a direct flight from Bangkok to Almaty Airport with Air Astana. This popular airline operates departures from BKK.
Most passengers choose to book seats with Air Astana between BKK and ALA.
With a reliable 100.0% of services landing on schedule, Air Astana ranks as the most on-time carrier flying this route.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Bangkok to ALA leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Here's where you could connect through:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
The journey from central Bangkok to BKK takes around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Suvarnabhumi Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Bangkok to Almaty Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
67.87% of flights that take off from Suvarnabhumi Airport make it to their destination on time.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Fit a stopover into your itinerary at Xianyang International Airport (XIY). It's a key transfer point for flights from Bangkok to Almaty Airport (ALA) leaving Don Mueang International Airport.
With public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in about 1 hour 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 27 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Don Mueang International Airport the day before your Bangkok to ALA flight:
Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 66.48%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that leave from this airport land on schedule.
About Almaty Airport (ALA)
Book a hotel near ALA if you have a late flight from Bangkok to Almaty Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Explore without limits with an Almaty Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and venture far and wide through Almaty and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Bangkok to Almaty Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Almaty Airport (ALA)
At the moment, R 4,744 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Almaty Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,599. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Bangkok to ALA.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Bangkok to Almaty Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Almaty Airport (ALA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bangkok to Almaty Airport (ALA). Plan your visit to Almaty in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Bangkok to ALA plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Almaty to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has temperatures of between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Almaty Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Almaty
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Almaty right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Almaty Airport:
Zenkov Cathedral and Charyn Canyon are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Almaty travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Kazan Cathedral.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Almaty has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan just waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres east of Almaty, a visit to Zharkent will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Zharkent Mosque, The Orthodox Church in Zharkent and Muzey Izobrazitel'nogo Iskusstva Im.a.kasteyeva.
Around 225 kilometres north-east of Almaty, Tekeli is another favourite stop in Kazakhstan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Kora Gorge, Mosque and Fontan Na Ploshchadi.
