Air tickets Istanbul — Almaty

Planning a flight from Istanbul to Almaty? On Freedom Travel you can quickly find and buy tickets for the Istanbul — Almaty route, compare flights from different airlines and choose the option that best fits your budget and schedule.

This page brings together useful information about Istanbul — Almaty flights: the distance and flight time, which airlines fly nonstop and with connections, how ticket prices are formed, plus tips about Almaty airport and what to see in the city.

General information about flights between Istanbul and Almaty

The distance between Istanbul and Almaty is about 3900 km. A direct flight takes about 5 hours 30 minutes. The time difference with Almaty is 2 hours (Almaty is two hours ahead). Visa-free entry to Kazakhstan is available for citizens of many countries; the exact rules depend on your nationality, so check them before you travel. The Istanbul — Almaty route is popular with tourists, students and business travellers, so it is worth booking tickets in advance.

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Istanbul — Almaty flight schedule

Around 30+ direct flights a week operate on the Istanbul — Almaty route. Departures are spread across the week and include both daytime and night flights, so finding a convenient time is usually easy. Check the exact schedule for your date in the Freedom Travel search.

How much does a flight from Istanbul to Almaty cost

The price of Istanbul — Almaty tickets depends on the season, day of the week, airline, cabin class and how far in advance you book. Flying in the low season and buying early is usually cheaper. Check current prices for your dates in the Freedom Travel search.

Which airlines fly the Istanbul — Almaty route

• Turkish Airlines — direct flights
• Air Astana — direct flights

The set of airlines and flight availability may change. See the full up-to-date list of carriers for your chosen date in the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Istanbul to Almaty: your flight options

The fastest option is a direct flight. Turkish Airlines and Air Astana operate nonstop Istanbul — Almaty flights, and the journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes.

Besides nonstop flights, one-stop options via transit hubs are available; they take longer but can be cheaper. Compare specific connections and carriers for your date in the Freedom Travel search.

When choosing, compare direct and connecting flights: a nonstop flight saves time, while a connection may be cheaper. Base your decision on your budget and preferred departure time.

You can find return tickets Almaty — Istanbul in the same Freedom Travel search.

Almaty Airport

Almaty International Airport (ALA) is located about 15 km north of the city centre. You can reach the city by city buses and taxis. It is the city's main air gateway and one of the largest airports in Kazakhstan.

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 country's cultural, business and tourism centre.

• Medeu high-mountain skating rink — a famous sports complex in the mountains above the city
• Shymbulak ski resort — a popular resort next to Medeu
• Kok-Tobe — a hill with a viewing platform and TV tower reached by cable car
• Panfilov Park (28 Panfilov Guardsmen) — 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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