Travelling from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Tbilisi International Airport to Almaty Airport.
The timezone in Almaty is UTC+6, which is two hours ahead of Tbilisi.
Take your pick of nine weekly Tbilisi International Airport to Almaty Airport flights. The 16:20 departure with Air Astana is the earliest available. Air Astana operates the last service of the day at 22:40.
To ensure you get on your TBS to ALA flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Air Astana is your gateway to exploring Almaty (and perhaps some other great corners of Kazakhstan!). Check out the direct flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Almaty Airport offered by this carrier.
Air Astana tops the list for bookings on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for TBS to ALA flights is Air Astana.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
R 2,457 is currently the best price for a one-way Tbilisi International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 5,941. These prices may change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from TBS to ALA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Almaty Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from TBS to ALA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Almaty Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Tbilisi International Airport, data shows 70.77% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Tbilisi to Tbilisi International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Tbilisi International Airport to Almaty Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near TBS:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
Consider booking a hotel close to ALA if you're catching a late Tbilisi International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up an Almaty Airport rental car and discover Almaty and beyond with your own set of wheels. AmiGo!, Hertz and Vladex are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Almaty Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
From Almaty Airport, Almaty is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Almaty Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Almaty in February.
Book your flight from Tbilisi International Airport to Almaty Airport for July if you'd like to go to Almaty during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from TBS to ALA sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've seen Almaty, now it's time to explore other parts of Kazakhstan. Journey about 338 kilometres north-east to Sarkand to tick off its top attractions. From Park Zhastar to Dom Slavy and Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Kazakhstan, head for Talghar, about 32 kilometres east of Almaty. Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek are highlights.