Planning a flight from Moscow to Almaty? On Freedom Travel you can quickly find and buy tickets for the Moscow — 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 Moscow — 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 Moscow and Almaty
The distance between Moscow and Almaty is about 3100 km. A direct flight takes about 4 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 Moscow — Almaty route is popular with tourists, business travellers and people visiting family, so it is worth booking tickets in advance.
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Moscow — Almaty flight schedule
Around 25+ direct flights a week operate on the Moscow — 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 Moscow to Almaty cost
The price of Moscow — 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 Moscow — Almaty route
- Aeroflot — direct flights
- SCAT — direct flights
- Air Astana — flights with a connection (via Astana)
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 Moscow to Almaty: your flight options
The fastest option is a direct flight. Aeroflot and SCAT operate nonstop Moscow — Almaty flights, and the journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes.
Connecting options are also available — for example, Air Astana offers flights via Astana. Connecting flights usually take longer but can sometimes save you money.
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 — Moscow 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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