Travelling from Toronto to Almaty International Airport (ALA): What you need to know
Almaty International Airport is located in Almaty. The city is in the UTC+5 timezone and is ten hours ahead of Toronto.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Toronto to ALA.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is about 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Toronto to Almaty International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Toronto Pearson International Airport:
64% of flights that take off from Toronto Pearson International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can get to YTZ from the centre of Toronto in approximately 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 20 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Toronto to ALA flight? Kick back in a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 62%.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
YHM is around 72 kilometres from central Toronto. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Make catching an early Toronto to Almaty International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and get to your departure gate with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights touch down without delays. At YHM, that figure is 71%.
About Almaty International Airport (ALA)
Have a late flight from Toronto to Almaty International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near ALA and turn out the lights sooner:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Almaty International 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, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your Toronto to Almaty International Airport flight.
Getting from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
From Almaty International Airport, central Almaty is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Almaty International Airport (ALA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Almaty International Airport is RM2,279. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM5,037. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Toronto to ALA if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Toronto to Almaty International Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Almaty International Airport (ALA)
October is the most popular month for flights from Toronto to Almaty International Airport (ALA). Visit Almaty in April for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Toronto to ALA plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees temperatures of between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Almaty International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Almaty
Start your Almaty trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Almaty International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Ascension Cathedral, Abay Kazakh State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre and Smotrovaya are leading attractions which should be on any good Almaty itinerary.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've done Almaty, now it's time to discover more of Kazakhstan. Travel about 257 kilometres east to Zharkent to check off its top attractions. From Zharkent Mosque to Muzey Izobrazitel'nogo Iskusstva Im.a.kasteyeva and Jarkent city, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 225 kilometres northeast of Almaty, Tekeli is another essential stop in Kazakhstan. Start your sightseeing at Mosque, Fontan Na Ploshchadi and Korean Church.
