Air tickets Munich — Almaty

If you are looking for tickets from Munich to Almaty, the Freedom Travel website and app let you find suitable options, compare them by price and travel time, book a seat and pay for the order online by card.

This page brings together the essentials about the route: distance and flight time, the airlines that serve it, what makes up the ticket price, plus details about the arrival airport and what to see in the city.

General information about flights between Munich and Almaty

The distance between Munich and Almaty is about 4,930 km. There is no scheduled non-stop service between the cities, so the trip is made with one stopover and takes from ~11 hours including the connection. The time difference is 3 hours in summer and 4 hours in winter, with Almaty ahead of Munich. The route is popular with business travellers, people visiting relatives and tourists drawn by the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains.

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Munich — Almaty flight schedule

There are no non-stop flights between Munich and Almaty in the timetable: the trip consists of two segments with a stopover at a European or Middle Eastern hub, and the total travel time starts from ~11 hours. The most convenient connections run through Istanbul, Doha and Frankfurt.

The number of flights and the available connections change with the season and the day of the week, so it is easier to check the current schedule in the Freedom Travel search. Fares are dynamic and depend on how full each flight is.

How much does a flight from Munich to Almaty cost

The fare depends on the departure date, the airline and the chosen connection, the season and how far in advance you book. The Freedom Travel search shows the current price including all fees, and you can pay for the order online by card there.

Which airlines fly the Munich — Almaty route

• Turkish Airlines — operates the Munich — Istanbul leg
• Qatar Airways — operates both legs: Munich — Doha and Doha — Almaty
• Pegasus Airlines — operates both legs: Munich — Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen — Almaty
• Air Astana — operates the Frankfurt — Almaty leg

Carriers and segment combinations change from time to time, so check the full list of options for your date in the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Munich to Almaty: travel options

No non-stop flights operate on this route at the moment, so the only way to fly is with a connection.

Passengers most often choose routes via Istanbul, Doha or Frankfurt: the layover takes from one to two hours, and the total journey starts from ~11 hours.

Options through Turkish and Middle Eastern hubs usually win on price, while a connection in Frankfurt can be shorter overall. When connecting in another country, check in advance whether you need a transit visa.

Find return flights from Almaty to Munich

Almaty airport

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

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 tourist 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 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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