Planning a trip from Rome to Almaty? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can pick a convenient itinerary, compare airline offers, reserve your seat and pay online — with no office visits and no phone calls.
Below you will find the essentials of the route: distance and approximate travel time, the time difference, how often flights operate, the airlines and the most convenient connecting hubs, plus details about the arrival airport and ideas for what to see in Almaty.
General information about flights between Rome and Almaty
The distance between Rome and Almaty is about 5,171 km. There are currently no nonstop flights on this route, so the journey involves one layover and takes from 7 hours 30 minutes. The time difference is 4 hours, or 3 hours while Italy is on summer time: Almaty (UTC+5) is ahead of Rome. Many foreign nationals may enter Kazakhstan visa-free; the conditions depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. The route is chosen by business travellers, students and tourists heading for the mountains of the Trans-Ili Alatau.
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Rome — Almaty flight schedule
There is no nonstop service between Rome and Almaty, so every itinerary includes one stop at a major hub. The quickest connections take from 7 hours 30 minutes, while longer options with an overnight layover take considerably more.
The number of flights and departure times depend on the season and on each carrier's schedule, so the easiest way to see current options is the Freedom Travel search. Fares are dynamic and change with demand and seat availability.
How much does a flight from Rome to Almaty cost
The price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, the length of the layover and how far in advance you book. The Freedom Travel search shows the current price for your dates with all fees already included, and you can pay online by card.
Which airlines fly the Rome — Almaty route
- Turkish Airlines — connecting flights (via Istanbul)
- Lufthansa — connecting flights (via Frankfurt)
- Qatar Airways — connecting flights (via Doha)
- Air Astana — connecting flights (via Istanbul or Frankfurt)
The full list of carriers for your chosen dates, including codeshare and connecting options, appears in the Freedom Travel search results.
How to get from Rome to Almaty: travel options
There are no nonstop flights between Rome and Almaty in the current schedule, so the trip always goes through an intermediate airport.
Connecting itineraries run through major hubs such as Istanbul, Frankfurt and Doha. Total travel time starts at about 7 hours 30 minutes and depends on how long you wait between flights.
A short connection saves time, while a longer one is often cheaper, so it is worth comparing several options by price and total duration. When connecting in a third country, check in advance whether you need a transit visa.
Almaty airport
Flights arrive at Almaty International Airport (ALA). It is 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 country's cultural, business and tourism 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 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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