Travelling from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Almaty is two hours behind Hong Kong and is in the UTC+6 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your HKG to ALA flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hong Kong International Airport to Almaty Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HKG and ALA:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Daxing International Airport
Xianyang International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Hong Kong International Airport to Almaty Airport flight is R 5,316. A round-trip fare right now is R 8,884. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from HKG to ALA, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Almaty Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
Picking up cheap flights from HKG to ALA is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new deal comes up.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Almaty Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
You'll find HKG at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
73.04% of flights that leave from Hong Kong International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Hong Kong to Hong Kong International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to HKG? If you've booked an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Almaty Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Hong Kong International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ALA instead:
Pick up an Almaty Airport rental car and discover Almaty and beyond with your own set of wheels. AmiGo!, Hertz and Vladex are top providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Almaty Airport around two weeks before you travel.
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 Hong Kong International Airport to Almaty Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Almaty based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Almaty Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Almaty, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HKG to ALA in January. Temperatures average between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Sarkand is just one of the many cities in Kazakhstan waiting to be discovered after you've seen Almaty. Around 338 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
Talghar is another well-known destination in Kazakhstan and is around 32 kilometres east of Almaty. No journey is complete without experiencing Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.