Air tickets London — Almaty

Looking to buy air tickets from London to Almaty? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find suitable flights, compare them by price and travel time, book a seat and pay for your ticket online by bank card.

This page brings together the key facts about the route: the distance and travel time, the airlines and connection options, what makes up the ticket price, plus details about the arrival airport and what to see in Almaty.

General information about flights between London and Almaty

The straight-line distance between the cities is about 5,620 km. A nonstop flight takes around 7 hours 30 minutes. The time difference is 4–5 hours depending on the season, with Almaty ahead. Many foreign nationals may enter Kazakhstan visa-free; the conditions depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. The route sees steady demand from business travellers, students, people visiting family and visitors heading for the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains.

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London — Almaty flight schedule

Nonstop flights are operated by Air Astana from London Heathrow, roughly 4 times a week. The nonstop journey takes about 7 hours 30 minutes.

Departure frequency depends on the season and day of the week, so it is easiest to check the current schedule for your dates in the Freedom Travel search. Fares are dynamic: the same flight can change in price from one day to the next.

How much does a flight from London to Almaty cost

The final price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season and how far in advance you book. We do not publish fixed prices — they change constantly, so the exact amount for your dates is shown by the Freedom Travel search. All fees are already included and payment is made online by bank card.

Which airlines fly the London — Almaty route

• Air Astana — nonstop flights from London Heathrow
• Turkish Airlines — connecting flights (via Istanbul)
• Lufthansa — connecting flights (via Frankfurt)

The set of carriers and available connections changes over time, so check the full list for your chosen date in the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from London to Almaty: your flight options

The most convenient option is the Air Astana nonstop from London Heathrow: about 7 hours 30 minutes with no intermediate stops.

If the nonstop does not fit your dates or budget, there are one-stop itineraries — for example via Istanbul with Turkish Airlines or via Frankfurt with Lufthansa. These take longer because of the layover.

The nonstop wins on time and comfort, while connecting flights are sometimes cheaper and offer more choice of dates. For an international connection, check in advance whether you need a transit visa in the transfer country.

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Almaty airport

Flights are handled by Almaty International Airport (ALA), about 15 km north of the city centre. City buses and taxis run into town.

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 tourism centre of the country.

• Medeu high-altitude 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 an observation deck and TV tower, reached by cable car
• Park of the 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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