Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
The timezone in Almaty is UTC+6, which is five hours ahead of Madrid.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your MAD to ALA flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Almaty Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAD and ALA:
Frankfurt Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
Currently, R 3,446 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Almaty Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 8,015. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from MAD to ALA, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Almaty Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MAD to ALA.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Almaty Airport.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Of the flights that depart from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 78.23% arrive on time at their destination.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Almaty Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to MAD:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
If you're landing on a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Almaty Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near ALA:
Pick up an Almaty Airport rental car and discover Almaty and beyond with your own wheels. AmiGo!, Hertz and Vladex are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Almaty Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from central Almaty. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Almaty Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Almaty. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Almaty Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MAD to ALA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Almaty is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan you should also see. About 338 kilometres north-east of Almaty, a visit to Sarkand will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
Around 32 kilometres east of Almaty, Talghar is another essential stop in Kazakhstan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.