Cheap flights to Almaty
Flights to Almaty in 2022
Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
| Popular in | June | High demand for flights, 18% potential price rise |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest in | August | Best time to find cheap flights, 9% potential price drop |
| Average price | $1,849 | Average for return flights in May 2022 |
| Return from | $2,918 | From Auckland Intl to Almaty |
| One-way from | $1,445 | One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Almaty (ALA) |
Cheap flights to Almaty in May, June 2022
The best prices found for ALA flights for May, June
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Almaty 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to Almaty found for this year
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Can I fly to Almaty from New Zealand right now?
Most visitors from New Zealand need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Almaty.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from New Zealand must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 3 days before departing to Almaty.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from New Zealand are not required to quarantine after entering Almaty.
Can I fly back to New Zealand from Almaty?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Almaty must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 48 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to New Zealand.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Almaty are not required to quarantine after entering New Zealand.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Almaty?
The cheapest flights to Almaty are usually found when departing on a Saturday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Friday.
What time of day is cheapest to fly to Almaty?
Flights in the morning are typically the cheapest time of the day to fly to Almaty. Flights in the afternoon are usually the most expensive.
How long is the flight to Almaty?
You can fly to Almaty, Kazakhstan, from New Zealand via Auckland International Airport (AKL), with a journey time ranging from 33h up to 53h 40min. Other flight routes are available that take around 40h 35min and 45h 35min. This is the only airport available from New Zealand which provides Almaty flight deals and routes to Kazakhstan.
Are there direct flights to Almaty?
Unfortunately, direct flights from New Zealand are not available for flight routes to Almaty International Airport (ALA), Almaty. However, there are several options from Auckland International Airport with one, two and three layover routes. You can choose one of the quickest routes, with one layover at Dubai Airport (DXB), usually for 9h 30min, and a total journey time of roughly 33h. Alternatively, there are routes with two layovers, in Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) for roughly 1h 35min and in Dubai Airport for about 17h, with a total journey time of around 40h 35min. There is also a two-layover option, at Singapore Changi (SIN) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) for about 11h and 10h 25min respectively, with a total journey duration of 45h 35min. If you choose a route with three layovers, you will benefit from overnight flights on two legs of the journey and a total journey time of roughly 41h 15min.
How do you get from Almaty Airport to the city centre?
Almaty Airport is around 14.5 km from the city centre of Almaty. A taxi is a good option to take, as they are very economical, working out at just around ₸ 3.000 (NZ$ 10) for a roughly 15min journey. Alternatively, you could use public transport, as there is a regular bus service that departs every 10min or so and generally takes just under an hour to reach the city centre, at an approximate fare of ₸ 150 (NZ$ 0.50). Make sure to look out for the line 92 bus.
What are some things to do in Almaty?
The city of Almaty is situated amongst an impressive mountain range, and Big Almaty Lake is worth a visit, with its backdrop of snow-clad mountains. You can also take a cable car to the top of Kok-Tobe Hill for great views. The area is also popular for winter sports activities, and you can reach the ski resort in just a few minutes from Almaty city, which offers excellent skiing conditions and a skating rink. If you prefer cultural attractions, make sure to visit the impressive Russian Orthodox Ascension Cathedral, in Panfilov Park, and Almaty Metro, which is a work of art. The colourful Zeleny Bazar and Museum of Folk Music Instruments are also worth a visit, to experience the rich local culture and traditions of the region.
Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Almaty?
All citizens of New Zealand must have a valid passport to enter Kazakhstan, but a visa is only required for stays of longer than 30 days. An electronic travel authorisation can be applied for online for stays up to 30 days for tourism purposes and should be applied for at least five days in advance of travel.
What airport do you fly into for flights to Almaty?
Almaty (ALA), located 14.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Almaty.