Flying from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Almaty Airport.
Almaty's timezone is UTC+6, making Almaty two hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
There are eight Abu Dhabi International Airport to Almaty Airport flights every week.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your AUH to ALA flight.
During popular months such as February, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is your gateway to exploring Almaty (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Kazakhstan!). Check out the direct flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Almaty Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Almaty Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between AUH and ALA:
Hamad International Airport
Muscat International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
At the moment, RM586 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM1,173. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book eight months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AUH to ALA.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Almaty Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Almaty Airport.
Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
When it comes to Abu Dhabi International Airport's on-time performance, 78.54% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Abu Dhabi International Airport from central Abu Dhabi, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Almaty Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to AUH:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Abu Dhabi International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ALA instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Almaty Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex to explore Almaty and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Almaty Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of Almaty. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The quietest month for a flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Almaty Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Almaty based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Almaty Airport for July if you want to visit Almaty during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from AUH to ALA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've visited Almaty, now it's time to discover other corners of Kazakhstan. Journey around 338 kilometres north-east to Sarkand to check off its popular sights. From Park Zhastar to Dom Slavy and Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another great destination in Kazakhstan, consider Talghar, about 32 kilometres east of Almaty. Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek are highlights.