Flying from Surat Gujarat Airport (STV) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Almaty's timezone is UTC+6, making Almaty 30 minutes ahead of Surat.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your STV to ALA flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Surat Gujarat Airport to Almaty Airport. Many travellers pass through Indira Gandhi International Airport when flying between STV and ALA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Surat Gujarat Airport (STV) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
Currently, RM1,106 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Surat Gujarat Airport to Almaty Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM2,150. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from STV to ALA, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Surat Gujarat Airport to Almaty Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from STV to ALA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Surat Gujarat Airport to Almaty Airport.
Handy information about Surat Gujarat Airport (STV)
Surat Gujarat Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from STV touch down on schedule 80.83% of the time.
Central Surat to Surat Gujarat Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Surat Gujarat Airport to Almaty Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near STV:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
If you have a late Surat Gujarat Airport to Almaty Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ALA:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Almaty Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and experience the lesser-explored corners of Almaty and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Almaty Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
From Almaty Airport, Almaty is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Surat Gujarat Airport to Almaty Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Almaty in February.
When reserving your flight from Surat Gujarat Airport to Almaty Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Almaty, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from STV to ALA in January. Temperatures average between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've seen Almaty, now it's time to discover other corners of Kazakhstan. Travel around 338 kilometres north-east to Sarkand to tick off its leading sights. From Park Zhastar to Dom Slavy and Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Kazakhstan, head for Talghar, about 32 kilometres east of Almaty. Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek are the start of reasons to visit.
