Flying from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Almaty's timezone is UTC+5, which makes Almaty four hours ahead of Budapest.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BUD to ALA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Budapest Airport to Almaty Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BUD and ALA include:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Antalya Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
R 2,322 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Budapest Airport to Almaty Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 5,019. These prices may change depending on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BUD to ALA, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Budapest Airport to Almaty Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BUD to ALA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Budapest Airport to Almaty Airport.
Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)
81% of flights departing from Budapest Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from BUD.
Budapest Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Budapest. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near BUD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Budapest Airport to Almaty Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Budapest Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ALA instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Almaty Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex to explore Almaty and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Almaty Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport to central Almaty has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Budapest Airport to Almaty Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Almaty in March.
When booking your flight from Budapest Airport to Almaty Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Almaty, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BUD to ALA in January. Temperatures average between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.