Planning a trip from Paris to Almaty? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can pick flights, compare them by price, duration and connections, complete the booking and pay for it online.
Below is the key information about the route: distance and travel time, airlines and transit hubs, what makes up the fare, plus details about Almaty airport and what to see in the city.
General information about flights between Paris and Almaty
The distance between Paris and Almaty is about 5,536 km. There are no non-stop flights on the route, 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 Paris. The route is popular with tourists, business passengers and people visiting relatives.
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Paris — Almaty flight schedule
There are no non-stop Paris — Almaty flights in the timetable: the trip consists of two segments with a stopover in Istanbul, Doha or Frankfurt, and the total travel time starts from ~11 hours.
The number of connecting options and their timings change by season and 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 the flights are.
How much does a flight from Paris to Almaty cost
The final cost depends on the departure date, the airline, the chosen connection, the season and how early you book. The Freedom Travel search shows the exact price with all fees, and payment is made online by card.
Which airlines fly the Paris — Almaty route
- Turkish Airlines — flights with a stopover (via Istanbul)
- Qatar Airways — flights with a stopover (via Doha)
- Air Astana — flights with a stopover (via Frankfurt)
- Pegasus Airlines — flights with a stopover (via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen)
Carriers and connection patterns change from time to time, so check the full list of options for your date in the Freedom Travel search.
How to get from Paris to Almaty: travel options
There are no non-stop flights between the cities at present, so flying means taking a connection.
Departures are most often from Charles de Gaulle airport, with a stopover in Istanbul, Doha or Frankfurt; the wait at the hub usually takes one to three hours and the whole journey from ~11 hours.
Routings via Istanbul and Doha usually offer more flights and flexible fares, while a Frankfurt connection can be shorter overall. When connecting outside France and Kazakhstan, check in advance whether you need a transit visa.
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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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