If you need air tickets from Dushanbe to Almaty, the Freedom Travel website and app let you find a suitable flight, compare airline offers, book your seat and pay online.
This page gathers the key details of the route: distance and flight time, time difference, visa notes, schedules and airlines, what makes up the ticket price, plus information about the arrival airport and what to see in Almaty.
General information about flights between Dushanbe and Almaty
The distance between Dushanbe and Almaty is about 873 kilometres. A nonstop flight takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes. There is no time difference between the two cities. This is one of the busiest routes in Central Asia, used by students, entrepreneurs, tourists and people visiting family.
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Dushanbe — Almaty flight schedule
Nonstop flights from Dushanbe to Almaty are operated by Air Astana and Somon Air and take about 1 hour 45 minutes. The current schedule has roughly six departures a week, with morning services complemented by afternoon and evening ones.
Frequency varies by season and day of the week, so it is easiest to check the current schedule in Freedom Travel search for your chosen date. Fares are dynamic and depend on how full the flights are.
How much does a flight from Dushanbe to Almaty cost
The fare depends on the departure date, the airline, the season and how far in advance you book. We do not publish fixed prices: Freedom Travel search shows the exact amount for your dates, including all fees, and lets you pay online by card.
Which airlines operate on the Dushanbe — Almaty route
- Air Astana — direct flights
- Somon Air — direct flights
- FlyArystan — connecting service on the domestic Astana to Almaty leg
The full list of carriers and options available for a specific date is shown in Freedom Travel search.
How to get from Dushanbe to Almaty: travel options
The best option is the nonstop flight: about 1 hour 45 minutes in the air and no changes along the way.
If there is no suitable nonstop flight on your date, you can fly with a connection in Astana: first the flight from Dushanbe, then a domestic flight to Almaty.
A nonstop flight saves a lot of time, while connecting itineraries are sometimes cheaper and widen the choice of dates. Take into account the waiting time at the airport and the baggage rules. If your connection is in a third country, check in advance whether you need a transit visa.
Find return flights from Almaty to Dushanbe
Almaty airport
Flights arrive at Almaty International Airport (ALA), 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, lying at the foot of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains. It is the cultural, business and tourism centre of the country.
- Medeu skating 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 an observation deck and a TV tower, reached by cable car.
- Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen — a central park with a 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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