Air tickets Saint Petersburg — Almaty

Looking for tickets from Saint Petersburg to Almaty? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find a suitable flight, compare options by price and departure time, book a seat and pay for the ticket online by card.

This page brings together everything about the route: distance and flight time, the airlines that operate it, the schedule and frequency of departures, guidance on ticket prices, visa formalities, plus details about the arrival airport and the main sights of Almaty.

General information about flights between Saint Petersburg and Almaty

The distance between the cities is about 3,600 km. A nonstop flight takes roughly 5 hours 15 minutes. The time difference is 2 hours: Almaty is ahead of Saint Petersburg. Many foreign nationals may enter Kazakhstan visa-free; the conditions depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. The route sees steady demand all year from business travellers, people visiting family and holidaymakers heading for the mountains.

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Saint Petersburg — Almaty flight schedule

Nonstop flights between Saint Petersburg and Almaty operate almost daily — schedules show at least seven departures a week. The flight lasts about 5 hours 15 minutes.

Frequency varies by season and day of the week, so the easiest way to check the current timetable and seat availability is the Freedom Travel search. Fares are dynamic and depend on demand and on how far in advance you book.

How much does a flight from Saint Petersburg to Almaty cost

The price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season and how early you book. There is no fixed fare for this route — prices are updated daily. You will see the current price including all fees in the Freedom Travel search and can pay for the ticket online by card straight away.

Which airlines fly the Saint Petersburg — Almaty route

• Aeroflot — nonstop flights
• SCAT Airlines — connecting flights (via Astana)

For the full list of carriers and the options available on your chosen date, check the Freedom Travel search: the mix of airlines can change from season to season.

How to get from Saint Petersburg to Almaty: your options

The fastest option is a nonstop flight: it takes about 5 hours 15 minutes and involves no aircraft change.

Connecting itineraries are also available, most often via Astana or Moscow. Total travel time goes up, but you get more choice of dates and departure times.

A nonstop flight is usually more convenient, while a connection is worth considering when direct seats are sold out for your date or when connecting fares are noticeably cheaper. Compare both in the Freedom Travel search. If the transfer takes place outside Kazakhstan, check in advance whether you need a transit visa in that country.

Find return flights from Almaty to Saint Petersburg

Almaty Airport

Flights arrive at Almaty International Airport (ALA), the largest airport in Kazakhstan. It sits about 15 km north of the city centre; city buses and taxis run downtown. The terminal has currency exchange desks, cafes and car rental counters.

What to see in Almaty

Almaty is the largest city in Kazakhstan and its former capital, spread out at the foot of the Zailiysky 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 a viewing platform and TV tower reached by cable car
• Panfilov Park — 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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