Flying from Paris to Almaty Airport (ALA): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from Paris to Almaty Airport (ALA), there's a good range of airports you can fly out of. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are Paris's major terminals.
The timezone in Almaty is UTC+6, which is five hours ahead of Paris. Almaty Airport is located in Almaty.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Paris to ALA. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading away during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Paris to ALA. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Heraklion Airport (HER)
Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
The journey from central Paris to CDG takes about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Paris to Almaty Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of all flights departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% arrive on time at their destination.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Fit a stopover into your itinerary at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). It's a key transfer point for flights from Paris to Almaty Airport (ALA) leaving Paris Orly Airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in about 55 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Paris to ALA flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport:
75.56% of all departures from Paris Orly Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
The street address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
BVA is around 88 kilometres from central Paris. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Paris to Almaty Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of BVA is 66.39%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights from this airport arrive as planned.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Almaty Airport (ALA)
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How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Almaty Airport (ALA)
Right now, RM813 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Almaty Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM1,596. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Paris to ALA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Affordable Paris to Almaty Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Almaty Airport (ALA)
February is the quietest month for flights from Paris to Almaty Airport (ALA), while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Almaty based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Paris to ALA plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Almaty, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Paris to Almaty Airport in January when temperatures are between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Almaty
Start your Almaty trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Paris to Almaty Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Zenkov Cathedral and Charyn Canyon are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Almaty to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Kazan Cathedral.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Almaty has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan you should also see. Around 257 kilometres east of Almaty, a trip to Zharkent will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Zharkent Mosque, The Orthodox Church in Zharkent and Muzey Izobrazitel'nogo Iskusstva Im.a.kasteyeva.
Tekeli is another essential stop in Kazakhstan and is around 225 kilometres north-east of Almaty. No trip is complete without experiencing Kora Gorge, Mosque and Fontan Na Ploshchadi.