Planning a trip from Oslo to Almaty? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find a suitable flight, compare options by price and duration, choose a convenient connection and pay for your ticket online.
Below you will find practical information about the route: how long the flight takes, who operates it, which connections are possible, whether you need a visa, where flights land and what to do once you arrive.
General information about flights between Oslo and Almaty
The direct-line distance between Oslo and Almaty is about 4672 km. There are no non-stop flights on this route: the journey involves one or more connections and takes from ~10 h 25 min including the transfer; Almaty is 3 hours ahead in summer and 4 hours ahead in winter (Kazakhstan does not observe daylight saving time). Citizens of Kazakhstan need no visa to enter the country. Foreign travellers should check the entry rules: nationals of the EU, the USA, Canada, China, the UK and a number of other countries may stay in Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 30 days. Check the current requirements before you travel. Demand is seasonal, and the most convenient connections sell out first.
Why book Oslo — Almaty tickets with Freedom Travel
- we work with every airline serving the route
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Oslo — Almaty flight schedule
There are no non-stop flights between Oslo and Almaty. The journey is built from several legs — most often with a connection in Istanbul — and the total travel time starts at ~10 h 25 min, depending on the layover.
The number of flights and the quality of connections change by season and day of the week. Freedom Travel search will show the options actually available for your dates.
How much does a flight from Oslo to Almaty cost
There is no fixed price for the Oslo — Almaty flight: it depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, whether the itinerary has connections and how far ahead you book. Current fares for your dates are in Freedom Travel search, where the total including fees is shown up front and you can pay by card online.
Which airlines fly the Oslo — Almaty route
- Turkish Airlines — operates both legs: Oslo — Istanbul and Istanbul — Almaty
- Air Astana — operates the second leg, Istanbul — Almaty
The full list of airlines for a specific date is built in the search: open your dates on Freedom Travel to see every available option and fare.
How to get from Oslo to Almaty: your flight options
There is no non-stop Oslo — Almaty flight, so the itinerary is built through a transfer airport.
The most common option is a connection in Istanbul: the first leg is flown by carriers operating out of Oslo, the second by airlines serving Almaty. Total journey time starts at ~10 h 25 min.
When choosing a connection, look beyond the fare at the layover length and the transfer airport. Always check whether a transit visa is required in the country where you change planes.
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Almaty airport
Almaty International Airport (ALA) is located about 15 km north of the city centre. Onward transport to the city: City buses and taxis run to the centre.
What to see in Almaty
Kazakhstan's largest city and former capital, spread out at the foot of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains — the country's cultural, business and tourist centre.
- 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 a viewing platform and TV tower, reached by cable car
- Park of the 28 Panfilov Guardsmen — The central park, with a war memorial
- Ascension Cathedral — An all-wooden Orthodox cathedral from the early 20th century
- Central State Museum of Kazakhstan — The country's largest museum
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