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This page brings together the essentials of the route: distance and flight time, schedule and frequency, the airlines that serve it, price guidance, plus details about Almaty airport and what to see in the city.
General information about flights between Abu Dhabi and Almaty
The distance between Abu Dhabi and Almaty is about 2,930 km. A nonstop flight takes roughly 4 hours 10 minutes. The time difference is small: Almaty is one hour ahead of Abu Dhabi. Many foreign nationals can enter Kazakhstan without a visa; the rules depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. The route is popular with tourists, business travellers and people visiting family.
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Abu Dhabi — Almaty flight schedule
The route is served nonstop: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flies from Abu Dhabi to Almaty about three times a week, and the flight takes around 4 hours 10 minutes.
The number of flights and departure days change with the season and airline planning, so the easiest way to see the current schedule is to run a search on Freedom Travel for your dates. Fares on this route are dynamic and depend on how full a particular flight is.
How much does a flight from Abu Dhabi to Almaty cost
The price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, the fare type and how early you book. Freedom Travel search shows the exact price for your dates, with all fees already included, and you can pay online by bank card.
Which airlines fly the Abu Dhabi — Almaty route
- Air Arabia Abu Dhabi — nonstop flights
- Turkish Airlines — connecting flights via Istanbul
The full list of carriers and available connections for a specific date is shown in Freedom Travel search, as the mix of airlines on the route can change from season to season.
How to get from Abu Dhabi to Almaty: your options
The fastest option is the nonstop flight: it takes about 4 hours 10 minutes and gets you there without extra stops.
If the direct flight does not fit your dates, there are one stop itineraries, for example via Istanbul, Dubai or Tashkent.
Nonstop flights win on time, while connecting options are often cheaper and give you more freedom with dates. If you connect in a third country, check in advance whether you need a transit visa.
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Almaty airport
Flights arrive at Almaty International Airport (ALA), located about 15 km north of the city centre. City buses and taxis run to the centre.
What to see in Almaty
Almaty is the largest city in Kazakhstan and its former capital, set at the foot of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains. It is the cultural, business and tourist centre of the country.
- Medeu ice rink — a famous high altitude sports complex in the mountains above the city
- Shymbulak ski resort — a popular resort next to Medeu
- Kok-Tobe — a hill with a viewpoint and TV tower reached by cable car
- Panfilov Park — a central park with a war memorial
- Ascension Cathedral — a wooden Orthodox church from the early 20th century
- Central State Museum of Kazakhstan — the largest museum in the country
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