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Air tickets Almaty — Moscow

Anywhere
Departure date

Economy class

1 adult

Airlines flying this route

Departure and arrival airports

Almaty ALA

  • Main airport of Almaty
  • Operates around the clock
  • 2 passenger terminals
  • Over 11 million passengers a year

Moscow MOW

  • International airport of Moscow
  • Operates around the clock
  • 4 passenger terminals

Russia entry rules for citizens of Kazakhstan

No visa required

For stays up to 90 days

ID card or Kazakhstan passport

A passport works too

Medical insurance

Recommended for trips abroad

About the Almaty — Moscow flight

  • Distance between cities 3 122 km
  • Average flight time ~4 h 35 min
  • Flight count in a week 25+

Route highlights

  • Direct flights
  • Average flight time 4 h 35 min
  • Distance ~3122 km

Best time to travel

  • Low season: late autumn and winter (except holidays)
  • Comfortable prices outside peak demand
  • Booking 2–3 months in advance

Traveler tips

  • Check your passport's validity
  • Review the entry rules
  • Get medical insurance

Questions and answers

  • Tickets Almaty — Moscow are cheapest during: late autumn and winter (except holidays) — this is the period of low demand for the route. Prices are also usually lower when booking 2–3 months before departure and on weekdays (Tuesday, Wednesday). You can track monthly price trends in the price calendar above on the Freedom Travel page.

  • No visa is required for Russia for citizens of Kazakhstan for stays of up to 90 days. A national ID or a Kazakhstan passport is required for entry. Check the current requirements on the consulate's website before your trip, as visa rules may change.

  • Flights on the Almaty — Moscow route are operated by several airlines. Some of them offer direct flights. The current list of flights and prices is in the “Airlines on the route” block above; you can compare and buy all tickets on Freedom Travel.

  • A direct flight Almaty — Moscow takes on average 4 h 35 min. On connecting flights the travel time increases by 2–5 hours depending on the layover. Check the exact time for specific dates when searching for tickets.

  • The price of the Almaty — Moscow flight depends on the departure date, the airline, the season and how far ahead you book. Check current fares for your dates in Freedom Travel search — the total is shown with all fees included and you can pay by card online.

  • Flights from Almaty arrive at Moscow Airport (SVO) — the largest airport in the region. More about the airport is in the block above on the page.

  • Freedom Travel has been operating since 2013 and is one of the leaders in air ticket sales in Kazakhstan according to Forbes Kazakhstan. We officially partner with airlines and railway companies and sell more than 100,000 tickets every month. Booking is available both from a computer and via the iOS and Android app, and purchased tickets are saved in your personal account.

  • Need to buy an Almaty — Moscow flight ticket at a good price? In the official app and on the Freedom Travel website you can always find, book and buy Almaty — Moscow air tickets at an optimal price. We offer only up-to-date flights from Almaty by leading airlines, fast booking and flight-ticket purchase.

    On Freedom Travel you can always get the information you need about flights from Almaty to Moscow: the flight schedule, the price, the flight time and our recommendations on choosing the best tickets.

    General information about flights between Almaty and Moscow


    Moscow has four airports: Sheremetyevo, Vnukovo, Domodedovo and Zhukovsky. Almaty has one airport (ALA).

    Moscow is in the GMT +3 time zone, and Almaty is in GMT +5. This difference is worth considering when planning your flight.

    A visa-free regime is in place between Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation, allowing you to stay in the country for up to 3 months without arranging any additional documents.

    Why buy air tickets from Almaty to Moscow on Freedom Travel

    • Up-to-date flight information. We work with various airlines, which lets you compare prices and find the best-value air tickets.
    • Convenient search with filters. The clear and simple interface of the website and app helps you search for tickets, filtering the results by price, departure time, airline and other criteria.
    • Best-price calendar. Here you can compare ticket prices for different dates — this helps you plan your trip with maximum benefit.
    • Additional services. Freedom Travel offers various extra options when buying tickets: premium-comfort seats, insurance, payment for extra baggage, online check-in, SMS about departure-time changes and much more.
    • Security. Freedom Travel is a reliable service that guarantees payment security and safe delivery of the tickets you choose. All personal data is securely protected and encrypted.
    • Nice bonuses. Get cashback of 5% to 10% when buying tickets through the Freedom SuperApp.

    Almaty — Moscow flight schedule


    This is one of the most in-demand international routes — on average up to 500 flights are operated a week.

    The direct distance between the cities is 3,122 km, and the journey takes on average 5 hours on a direct flight.

    Ticket pricing is dynamic, so it is cheapest to book and buy tickets 35-40 days before the specific flight you choose, on the Aviata website or app. This is because the cheapest tickets usually sell out the fastest.

    Tickets from Almaty to Moscow are most expensive on Friday evenings and at weekends (during the high-demand period). The best time to buy is on weekdays, in the morning or closer to midday.

    How much does a flight from Almaty to Moscow cost

    There is no fixed price for the Almaty — Moscow flight: it depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, whether the itinerary has connections and how far ahead you book. Current fares for your dates are in Freedom Travel search, where the total including fees is shown up front and you can pay by card online.

    Which airlines operate flights on the Almaty — Moscow route

    Direct flights: SCAT, Aeroflot

    Connecting flights: transfers are made in Astana, Shymkent, Baku, Dushanbe, Tashkent, Samarkand, Tbilisi, Sharjah, Istanbul, Ankara, Doha and Novosibirsk.

    Comparing the options


    The main advantage of direct flights is less time in transit. Connecting flights also have their pluses: you can visit another country and see its sights and beauty while waiting for your flight.

    It is important to bear in mind that some connecting flights will require obtaining visas and other documents in the transit country — remember to check the information when choosing and booking your ticket.

    Moscow airports


    Moscow currently has three large international airports that serve as arrival points for flights on the Almaty — Moscow route:

    • Vnukovo (VKO). One of Russia's largest international airports, handling passenger and cargo flights of all classes, including flights from Kazakhstan.
    • Domodedovo (DME). The leader by passenger traffic in the country and one of the busiest transport hubs in Russia. It is among the TOP-20 largest airports in Europe.
    • Sheremetyevo (SVO). It is also among the twenty largest airports in Europe. The airport has several terminals that provide comfortable passenger service.

    When choosing and booking air tickets on the Almaty — Moscow route, it is important to check which of the airports in the capital of the Russian Federation your flight arrives at. This depends on the airline you use.

    What to see in Moscow


    Moscow is a city with a rich history and many attractions.

    Start with Red Square and the Kremlin, symbols of Russia. Here too is St. Basil's Cathedral with its unique architecture. Don't miss the Armoury Chamber and the Diamond Fund, where the treasures of the Russian tsars are kept.

    Take a walk along the Arbat, one of Moscow's most famous streets, where you can feel the spirit of the old city. Art lovers should visit the Tretyakov Gallery and the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts.

    Head to Moscow City — a business district with skyscrapers and observation decks. And to relax, visit Gorky Park or VDNKh, where nature, architecture and entertainment come together.

    Don't forget the Moscow Metro, which is itself a museum with unique stations decorated with mosaics and sculptures. Moscow offers something for everyone, whether it's history, culture or entertainment for fans of modern culture.

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