Travelling from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
The timezone in Almaty is UTC+6, which is six hours ahead of Newcastle.
Your NCL to ALA flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Newcastle International Airport to Almaty Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between NCL and ALA:
Heraklion Airport
Sharm El Sheikh Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Newcastle International Airport to Almaty Airport flight is R 2,817. A round-trip ticket is currently R 7,196. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from NCL to ALA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Newcastle International Airport to Almaty Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from NCL to ALA.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Newcastle International Airport to Almaty Airport.
Handy information about Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
71.29% of flights that take off from Newcastle International Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Newcastle to Newcastle International Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near NCL? If you're catching an early flight from Newcastle International Airport to Almaty Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Newcastle International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ALA instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Almaty Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex to explore Almaty and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Almaty Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from central Almaty. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The quietest month for a flight from Newcastle International Airport to Almaty Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Almaty based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Newcastle International Airport to Almaty Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from NCL to ALA sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've seen Almaty, now it's time to discover other corners of Kazakhstan. Travel about 338 kilometres north-east to Sarkand to tick off its must-visit sights. From Park Zhastar to Dom Slavy and Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Talghar is another well-known destination in Kazakhstan and is around 32 kilometres east of Almaty. No trip is complete without seeing Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.
