Travelling from Satwari Airport (IXJ) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Almaty is 30 minutes ahead of Jammu and is in the UTC+6 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IXJ to ALA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Satwari Airport to Almaty Airport. Many passengers pass through Indira Gandhi International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Satwari Airport (IXJ) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Satwari Airport to Almaty Airport flight is RM1,377. A round-trip plane ticket right now is RM2,404. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from IXJ to ALA if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Satwari Airport to Almaty Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from IXJ to ALA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Satwari Airport to Almaty Airport.
Handy information about Satwari Airport (IXJ)
Of all flights leaving Satwari Airport, 77.02% land on schedule at their destination.
Satwari Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Jammu. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a handy hotel close to IXJ? If you're catching an early flight from Satwari Airport to Almaty Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Satwari Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ALA instead:
Pick up an Almaty Airport rental car and explore Almaty and beyond with your own wheels. AmiGo!, Hertz and Vladex are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Almaty Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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)
July is the busiest month for flights from Satwari Airport to Almaty Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Almaty in February.
Book your flight from Satwari Airport to Almaty Airport for July if you'd like to visit Almaty during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IXJ to ALA sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Almaty has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan you should also see. Around 338 kilometres north-east of Almaty, a trip to Sarkand will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
Around 32 kilometres east of Almaty, Talghar is another favourite stop in Kazakhstan. Experience major highlights starting with Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.
