Flying from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Almaty Airport is 5 hours 55 minutes.
Almaty's timezone is UTC+6, which makes Almaty three hours ahead of Jeddah.
Every week, there are three King Abdulaziz International Airport to Almaty Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, take the 00:25 flynas flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 08:50 with Air Astana.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your JED to ALA flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Air Astana is your gateway to discovering Almaty (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Kazakhstan!). Check out the direct flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Almaty Airport offered by this popular airline.
Air Astana has the highest passenger demand on this route.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Almaty Airport. Here are the top stopovers between JED and ALA:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Almaty Airport flight is RM898. A return fare right now is RM2,176. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get cheap tickets from JED to ALA, book your journey six months before your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Almaty Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from JED to ALA.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Almaty Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
King Abdulaziz International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from JED touch down on schedule 81.7% of the time.
To reach King Abdulaziz International Airport from central Jeddah, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near JED. Whether you're boarding an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Almaty Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ALA if you're taking a late King Abdulaziz International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up an Almaty Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and explore beyond Almaty's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Almaty Airport around two weeks before travelling.
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 King Abdulaziz International Airport to Almaty Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Almaty in February.
Book your flight from King Abdulaziz International 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).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JED to ALA in January. Temperatures average between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Sarkand is just one of the many cities in Kazakhstan waiting to be explored after you've experienced Almaty. Around 338 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
Around 32 kilometres east of Almaty, Talghar is another essential stop in Kazakhstan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.