Travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Almaty International Airport (ALA): What you need to know
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is Kuala Lumpur's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Almaty International Airport (ALA) taking off from here.
7 hours 50 minutes is the average duration of a direct Kuala Lumpur to Almaty International Airport flight.
The timezone in Almaty is UTC+5, which is three hours behind Kuala Lumpur. Almaty International Airport is located in Almaty.
The most popular route is from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Almaty International Airport (ALA). Choose from 5 direct services every week. AirAsia X operates a 12:30pm departure between KUL and ALA.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Kuala Lumpur to ALA. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like August or other peak periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Almaty International Airport (ALA) are available from here.
AirAsia X is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Almaty International Airport departing from KUL.
The most frequently booked airline between KUL and ALA is AirAsia X.
AirAsia X is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 69.77% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to ALA with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between KUL and ALA include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Located around 56 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur, KUL can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Almaty International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
Of all flights departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 59% arrive on time at their destination.
Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
SZB is about 19 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Kuala Lumpur to ALA flight, stay in one of these hotels near Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport:
72% of flights leaving Subang Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Almaty International Airport (ALA)
Have a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Almaty International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near ALA and be in snooze mode sooner:
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Kuala Lumpur to Almaty International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
From Almaty International Airport, central Almaty is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Almaty International Airport (ALA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Almaty International Airport is R 2,157. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 7,162. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book seven months before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to ALA.
December is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Kuala Lumpur to Almaty International Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Almaty International Airport (ALA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Almaty International Airport (ALA). January is when most people visit Almaty. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in December.
Before locking in your Kuala Lumpur to ALA plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Almaty, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has temperatures of between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Almaty International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Almaty
Start your Almaty trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Almaty International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Almaty when you're ready to see the sights. Make your way to Ascension Cathedral followed by Abay Kazakh State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre and Smotrovaya.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Zharkent is just one of the many cities in Kazakhstan waiting to be discovered after you've seen Almaty. Around 257 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Zharkent Mosque, Muzey Izobrazitel'nogo Iskusstva Im.a.kasteyeva and Central Mosque.
Next? Make your way to Tekeli. It's roughly 225 kilometres northeast of Almaty and is known for highlights including Ushchel'ye Cherkasay and Soldatskoye Ushchel'ye.