Planning a trip to northern Greece and looking for cheap flights from Almaty to Kavala? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find a suitable option, compare flights from different airlines, book your seat and pay for the ticket online by card.
This page brings together the essentials for the route: distance and travel time, connection options, which airlines serve Almaty to Kavala, what the fare depends on, plus details about the arrival airport and what to see in Kavala.
General information about flights between Almaty and Kavala
The distance between Almaty and Kavala is about 4,300 km. There is no non-stop service, so the trip involves a connection in Europe: the shortest itineraries take around 9 hours 45 minutes in the air, layover time excluded. Kavala is roughly 2 hours behind Almaty during daylight saving time and 3 hours behind in winter. Kazakhstan citizens need a Schengen visa for Greece; check the current requirements before you travel. The route is seasonal and chosen for the Aegean beaches, ancient Philippi and the ferries to the island of Thasos.
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Flight schedule Almaty — Kavala
There are no non-stop flights between Almaty and Kavala. Two main one-stop options are available: via Prague, at roughly 9 hours 45 minutes of flying time in total, and via Frankfurt, at around 10 hours 40 minutes. The second leg depends heavily on the season: Kavala airport handles many summer flights and noticeably fewer in winter.
The number of flights and the schedule vary by day of the week and by season, so it is easiest to check the current dates and departure times in the Freedom Travel search. Fares are dynamic and depend on how full each flight is.
How much does a flight from Almaty to Kavala cost
The fare depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, the connection you choose and how far in advance you book. There is no fixed price — it is recalculated daily. The Freedom Travel search shows the exact amount including all fees, and lets you pay online by card.
Which airlines fly the Almaty — Kavala route
- No single airline covers the whole route — it is flown as a combination of several carriers
- Air Astana and Lufthansa — the first leg from Almaty to Frankfurt
- Condor — the second leg from Frankfurt to Kavala
- SmartWings — the second leg from Prague to Kavala
The full list of airlines and possible flight combinations for your chosen dates is shown in the Freedom Travel search.
How to get from Almaty to Kavala: travel options
There is no non-stop flight between Almaty and Kavala, so the journey consists of at least two flights routed through a European hub.
The main connecting points are Prague and Frankfurt. Since no single carrier covers the entire route, the ticket is usually built from flights operated by different airlines: check the baggage rules for each leg in advance and allow a comfortable margin for the connection.
If there are no convenient connections on your dates, consider flying into Thessaloniki and continuing to Kavala overland: sometimes that is faster and cheaper than waiting for a seasonal flight.
Please note: if you fly with a connection, check in advance whether you need a transit visa in the country where you change planes.
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Kavala airport
Flights arrive at Kavala International Airport Alexander the Great (KVA), about 30 km east of Kavala near Chrysoupoli. Airport buses and taxis run to the city, and ferries to the island of Thasos leave from the port of Kavala.
What to see in Kavala
A picturesque port city in northern Greece on the Aegean Sea, tumbling down to the water like an amphitheatre, with a Venetian fortress and easy access to the island of Thasos.
- Panagia old town — the historic quarter on the peninsula, with narrow lanes
- Kavala fortress — a Byzantine citadel on the hilltop
- Kamares aqueduct — a medieval aqueduct in the city centre
- Ancient Philippi — a UNESCO archaeological site nearby
- Waterfront and port — a promenade lined with fish tavernas
- Beaches and the island of Thasos — sandy shores along the coast and ferries to the nearby island
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