Travelling from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Sharjah International Airport to Almaty Airport is 4 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Almaty is UTC+6, which is two hours ahead of Sharjah.
Take your pick of six weekly Sharjah International Airport to Almaty Airport flights. The 09:55 departure with Air Arabia is the earliest flight available. Air Arabia operates the last service of the day at 21:55.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your SHJ to ALA flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Air Arabia offers direct flights from Sharjah International Airport to Almaty Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Almaty — and maybe even more of Kazakhstan if your schedule allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Air Arabia.
Air Arabia stands out as the most punctual carrier for SHJ to ALA flights, with 88.14% of services arriving on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sharjah International Airport to Almaty Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SHJ and ALA include:
Hamad International Airport
Manas International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
R 2,872 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sharjah International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Return flights start from R 5,498. These prices can change based on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SHJ to ALA if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Sharjah International Airport to Almaty Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from SHJ to ALA is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sharjah International Airport to Almaty Airport.
Handy information about Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
Of the departures from Sharjah International Airport, 76.09% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Sharjah to Sharjah International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SHJ? If you've booked an early flight from Sharjah International Airport to Almaty Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sharjah International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ALA instead:
Follow your own route with an Almaty Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and see more of Almaty and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Almaty Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
From Almaty Airport, Almaty is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sharjah International Airport to Almaty Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Almaty in February.
When reserving your flight from Sharjah International Airport to Almaty Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Almaty, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SHJ 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 always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan you'll want to see. Around 338 kilometres north-east of Almaty, a visit to Sarkand will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
If you want to check out another major destination in Kazakhstan, head for Talghar, roughly 32 kilometres east of Almaty. Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek are highlights.