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Almaty.RM1,311 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Jun, returning Wed, 11 Jun.Return flight with FlyArystan.Outbound indirect flight with FlyArystan, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with FlyArystan, departs from Almaty on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,311, select.
Almaty.RM1,339 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 May, returning Sat, 31 May.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 28 May, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Almaty on Sat, 31 May, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,339, select.
Almaty.RM1,379 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Jun, returning Fri, 4 Jul.Return flight with FlyArystan.Outbound indirect flight with FlyArystan, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 27 Jun, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with FlyArystan, departs from Almaty on Fri, 4 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,379, select.
Almaty.RM1,396 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Sep, returning Sun, 5 Oct.Return flight with Scat Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 19 Sep, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Almaty on Sun, 5 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,396, select.
Almaty.RM1,442 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 May, returning Fri, 29 Aug.Return flight with Turkish Airlines and FlyArystan.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 16 May, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with FlyArystan, departs from Almaty on Fri, 29 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,442, select.
Almaty.RM1,447 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Sep, returning Tue, 23 Sep.Return flight with Scat Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Almaty on Tue, 23 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,447, select.
Almaty.RM1,533 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Oct, returning Sat, 18 Oct.Return flight with Scat Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 16 Oct, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with Scat Airlines, departs from Almaty on Sat, 18 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,533, select.
Almaty.RM1,539 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 May, returning Thu, 12 Jun.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 27 May, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Almaty on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,539, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Almaty

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Almaty flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
from RM1,339
Jun
from RM1,311
Jul
from RM1,646
Aug
from RM1,695
Sep
from RM1,447
Oct
from RM1,533
Nov
from RM1,634
Dec
from RM1,632
Jan
from RM1,650
Feb
from RM1,625
Mar
from RM1,611
Apr
from RM2,896

Direct flights from Istanbul to Almaty

Istanbul to Almaty: Alternative routes

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Istanbul to Almaty: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM1,311
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time5 hrs, 32 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week62

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Almaty: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Almaty is RM1,311. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 32 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Almaty.
Turkish Airlines, Air Astana and EgyptAir fly direct from Istanbul to Almaty.
As of May 2025, there are 62 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Almaty.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Almaty is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Almaty Airport on Wednesday, 4 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 32 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Almaty but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Almaty is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, FlyArystan and Air Astana offer the cheapest flight tickets to Almaty.

Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Almaty Airport is 5 hours 35 minutes.

  • The timezone in Almaty is UTC+6, which is three hours ahead of Istanbul.

  • Each week, there are 33 Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Almaty Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, select the 00:45 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 22:20 with Air Astana.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your IST to ALA flight.

  • During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.

  • You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Almaty Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Almaty holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of Kazakhstan:

  • The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is SCAT Airlines.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Almaty Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between IST and ALA:

    • Tashkent International Airport

    • Dushanbe Airport

    • Atyrau Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Almaty Airport (ALA)

  • At the moment, RM683 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Almaty Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM1,311. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.

  • Get cheap tickets from IST to ALA by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Almaty Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from IST to ALA.

  • Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Almaty Airport.

Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near IST. Whether you're catching an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Almaty Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)

  • The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ALA instead:

  • Travel at your own pace with an Almaty Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and find adventure across Almaty and beyond.

  • To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Almaty Airport around two weeks ahead.

Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty

  • Almaty Airport to central Almaty has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.

When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)

  • It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Almaty Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Almaty. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in February.

  • When reserving your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Almaty Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Almaty, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from IST to ALA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.

Explore more of Kazakhstan

  • Almaty has plenty going for it, 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 fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.

  • Talghar is another essential stop in Kazakhstan and is around 32 kilometres east of Almaty. No journey is complete without dropping by Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.

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