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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul to Almaty Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from RM793. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Almaty.RM793 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Feb, returning Thu, 26 Feb.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 24 Feb, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Almaty on Thu, 26 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM793, select.

Almaty.RM793 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Mar, returning Wed, 11 Mar.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 8 Mar, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Almaty on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM793, select.

Almaty.RM797 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Feb, returning Wed, 4 Mar.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 24 Feb, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Almaty on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM797, select.

Almaty.RM982 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Feb, returning Fri, 27 Feb.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 23 Feb, arriving in Almaty.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Almaty on Fri, 27 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM982, select.

Almaty.RM982 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Feb, returning Thu, 5 Mar.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 26 Feb, arriving in Almaty.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Almaty on Thu, 5 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM982, select.

Almaty.RM987 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Mar, returning Sat, 14 Mar.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 6 Mar, arriving in Almaty.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Almaty on Sat, 14 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM987, select.

Almaty.RM1,029 per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Apr, returning Thu, 16 Apr.Return flight with AJet and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 5 Apr, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Almaty on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,029, select.

Almaty.RM1,032 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Almaty on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,032, select.

Almaty.RM1,037 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Apr, returning Tue, 14 Apr.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Almaty.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Almaty on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,037, select.

Almaty.RM1,048 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 May, returning Thu, 28 May.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and AJet.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Almaty on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,048, select.

Almaty.RM1,054 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug, returning Thu, 13 Aug.Return flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Almaty on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,054, select.

Almaty.RM1,081 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and AJet.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Almaty on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,081, select.

Almaty.RM1,083 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May, returning Thu, 4 Jun.Return flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Almaty on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,083, select.

Almaty.RM1,109 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr, returning Fri, 1 May.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Almaty.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Almaty on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,109, select.

Almaty.RM1,117 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Jun, returning Sun, 14 Jun.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Almaty.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Almaty on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,117, select.

Almaty.RM1,120 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Jul, returning Mon, 20 Jul.Return flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sat, 11 Jul, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Almaty on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,120, select.

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Istanbul to Almaty: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	RM793
Cheapest month to fly	February
Average flight time	5 hrs, 24 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	84

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Almaty: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Istanbul to Almaty?

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Almaty is RM793. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Istanbul to Almaty?

5 hours and 23 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Almaty.

Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Almaty?

Turkish Airlines, Air Astana and EgyptAir fly direct from Istanbul to Almaty.

How many flights are there a week from Istanbul to Almaty?

As of January 2026, there are 252 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Almaty.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Almaty?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Almaty is usually February.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Almaty Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Almaty Airport on Tuesday, 24 February 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Istanbul to Almaty Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 23 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Almaty?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Almaty?

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.

Travelling from Istanbul to Almaty Airport (ALA): What you need to know

Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Istanbul to Almaty Airport (ALA). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the two main airports in Istanbul.
5 hours 25 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Istanbul to Almaty Airport flight.
The timezone in Almaty is UTC+6, which is three hours ahead of Istanbul. Almaty Airport is located in Almaty.
With 25 direct flights a week between the two airports, Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Almaty Airport (ALA) is the most popular route. Turkish Airlines operates the earliest flight at 12:45am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest departure from IST to ALA is with Turkish Airlines at 11:55pm.
To ensure you get on your flight from Istanbul to ALA, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
In peak travel periods, expect longer queues and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Almaty Airport (ALA) leave from this terminal.
Leading carriers that have direct flights from Istanbul to Almaty Airport departing IST include:
The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with Turkish Airlines from IST to ALA.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Istanbul to ALA with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between IST and ALA include:
- Tashkent International Airport (TAS)
- Dushanbe Airport (DYU)
- Atyrau Airport (GUW)
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Almaty Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

Prefer to leave from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? Direct Istanbul to Almaty Airport (ALA) plane tickets can be booked from here.
Pegasus operates direct flights from Istanbul to ALA leaving from SAW. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and get to your destination in a single stretch.
On the SAW to ALA route, Pegasus is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.
Split up your flight from Istanbul to Almaty Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and ALA are:
- Hamad International Airport (DOH)
- Antalya Airport (AYT)
- Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV)
You can reach SAW from central Istanbul in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Istanbul to ALA flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 76.93%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.

About Almaty Airport (ALA)

The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Istanbul to Almaty Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near ALA instead:
Explore without limits with an Almaty Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and discover more of Almaty and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Almaty Airport flight.

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

Right now, RM475 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Almaty Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM793. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Istanbul to ALA. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Istanbul to Almaty Airport ticket.
Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Istanbul to ALA couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a better deal is available.
Chase down a great fare on a flight from Istanbul to Almaty Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

The best time to fly from Istanbul to Almaty Airport (ALA)

Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to visit Almaty. July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Almaty Airport (ALA), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Book an Istanbul to ALA plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Almaty to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Almaty Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).

More about Almaty

After booking your flight from Istanbul to Almaty Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Almaty:
Your Almaty visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions you can't miss include Zenkov Cathedral, Charyn Canyon and Kazan Cathedral.

Explore more of Kazakhstan

Almaty will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan you should also see. About 257 kilometres east of Almaty, a visit to Zharkent will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Zharkent Mosque, The Orthodox Church in Zharkent and Muzey Izobrazitel'nogo Iskusstva Im.a.kasteyeva.
Around 225 kilometres north-east of Almaty, Tekeli is another essential stop in Kazakhstan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Kora Gorge, Mosque and Fontan Na Ploshchadi.