Travelling from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
The timezone in Almaty is UTC+6, which is three hours ahead of Dammam.
Leave enough time to make your DMM to ALA flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Fahd International Airport to Almaty Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DMM and ALA:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
At the moment, R 1,436 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way King Fahd International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,909. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from DMM to ALA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from King Fahd International Airport to Almaty Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from DMM to ALA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from King Fahd International Airport to Almaty Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
King Fahd International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from DMM touch down on schedule 83.88% of the time.
King Fahd International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Dammam. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
If you're landing on a late King Fahd International Airport to Almaty Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near ALA:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Almaty Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and explore beyond Almaty's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Almaty Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport to the centre of Almaty has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The quietest month for a flight from King Fahd International Airport to Almaty Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Almaty based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from King Fahd International Airport to Almaty Airport for July if you'd like to visit Almaty during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DMM to ALA sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've done Almaty, now it's time to discover other corners of Kazakhstan. Journey about 338 kilometres north-east to Sarkand to check off its leading attractions. From Park Zhastar to Dom Slavy and Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Talghar is another sought-after destination in Kazakhstan and is around 32 kilometres east of Almaty. No journey is complete without dropping by Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.