Flying from Shanghai to Almaty Airport (ALA): What you need to know
Put your holiday plans into action by working out where you'll catch your flight from Shanghai to Almaty Airport (ALA). Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are Shanghai's main airports.
Almaty Airport is located in Almaty. The city is in the UTC+6 timezone and is two hours behind Shanghai.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Shanghai to ALA. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Shanghai to ALA. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
To reach PVG from central Shanghai, it takes about 50 minutes to drive the 56 kilometres or so.
Catching an early flight from Shanghai to Almaty Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
When it comes to Shanghai Pudong International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.11% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Shanghai to Almaty Airport, check out these options when departing from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
Driving from central Shanghai to SHA generally takes 20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The distance from the city centre to the airport is around 14 kilometres.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Shanghai to ALA flight? Kick back in a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 85.58% of flights taking off from here make it to their final destination as planned.
SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Almaty Airport (ALA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Shanghai to Almaty Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near ALA instead:
Grab an Almaty Airport rental car and explore Almaty and beyond with your own set of wheels. AmiGo!, Hertz and Vladex are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Shanghai to Almaty Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Almaty Airport (ALA)
R 2,707 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Almaty Airport. Return flights start from R 5,964. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Shanghai to ALA, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Shanghai to Almaty Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Find a cheap flight from Shanghai to Almaty Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Shanghai to Almaty Airport (ALA)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to visit Almaty. July is when most people book flights from Shanghai to Almaty Airport (ALA), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Shanghai to ALA plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Almaty Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Almaty
After booking your flight from Shanghai to Almaty Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Almaty:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Zenkov Cathedral, Charyn Canyon and Kazan Cathedral are attractions you won't want to skip in Almaty.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've done Almaty, now it's time to discover other corners of Kazakhstan. Journey about 257 kilometres east to Zharkent to tick off its must-visit sights. From Zharkent Mosque to The Orthodox Church in Zharkent and Muzey Izobrazitel'nogo Iskusstva Im.a.kasteyeva, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 225 kilometres north-east of Almaty, Tekeli is another favourite stop in Kazakhstan. Start your sightseeing at Kora Gorge, Mosque and Fontan Na Ploshchadi.
