Flying from Houston to Almaty International Airport (ALA): What you need to know
The timezone in Almaty is UTC+5, which is 11 hours ahead of Houston. Almaty International Airport is located in Almaty.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Houston to ALA.
July is a busy month for air travel. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Thanksgiving, Memorial Day or Christmas, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Houston to ALA departing from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Travelling from central Houston to IAH takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Houston to Almaty International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, data shows 79% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
HOU is about 19 kilometres from central Houston. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 50 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Houston to ALA flight, stay in one of these hotels near Houston Hobby Airport:
Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time performance rate of 79%. This figure shows how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Almaty International Airport (ALA)
Reserve a hotel close to ALA if you're catching a late flight from Houston to Almaty International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your Houston to Almaty International Airport flight.
Getting from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty International Airport is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Almaty. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Almaty International Airport (ALA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Almaty International Airport is R 8,957. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 16,568. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Houston to ALA, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Houston to Almaty International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Almaty International Airport (ALA)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Houston to Almaty International Airport (ALA). January is when most people visit Almaty. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in December.
Lock in a Houston to ALA plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Almaty to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Almaty International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Almaty
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Almaty right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Houston to Almaty International Airport:
Ascension Cathedral and Abay Kazakh State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Almaty to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Smotrovaya.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Zharkent is just one of the many cities in Kazakhstan waiting to be explored after you've experienced Almaty. Around 257 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Zharkent Mosque, Muzey Izobrazitel'nogo Iskusstva Im.a.kasteyeva and Central Mosque.
Next? Travel to Tekeli. It's roughly 225 kilometres northeast of Almaty and features highlights including Ushchel'ye Cherkasay and Soldatskoye Ushchel'ye.
