Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Almaty's timezone is UTC+6, making Almaty six hours ahead of Birmingham.
To ensure you catch your BHX to ALA flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Almaty Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between BHX and ALA include:
Antalya Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
RM918 is the best price for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM2,387. These prices may change based on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BHX to ALA if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Almaty Airport.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
65.48% of flights that depart Birmingham International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Birmingham International Airport from central Birmingham, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near BHX? If you're boarding an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Almaty Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
If you're landing on a late Birmingham International Airport to Almaty Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near ALA:
Go where the road takes you with an Almaty Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and venture far and wide through Almaty and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Almaty Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport to central Almaty has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Almaty Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Almaty in February.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Birmingham International Airport to Almaty Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHX to ALA in January. Average temperatures are between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Almaty has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan just waiting to be explored. About 338 kilometres north-east of Almaty, a trip to Sarkand will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
If you want to check out another great destination in Kazakhstan, head for Talghar, about 32 kilometres east of Almaty. Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek are key reasons to visit.