Air tickets Seoul — Almaty

Need a plane ticket from Seoul to Almaty? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find a suitable flight, compare airline offers, reserve your seat and pay for the ticket online by bank card.

This page gathers the key information about the route: the distance and flight time, the schedule and flight frequency, the list of carriers, what makes up the ticket price, plus details about the arrival airport and the sights of Almaty.

General information about flights between Seoul and Almaty

The distance between the cities is about 4,200 km. A nonstop flight takes around 7 hours. The time difference is 4 hours: Almaty is behind Seoul. Many foreign nationals may enter Kazakhstan visa-free; the conditions depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. Seoul — Almaty is popular with business travellers, students, tourists and people taking part in cultural exchanges between Korea and Kazakhstan.

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Seoul — Almaty flight schedule

Nonstop flights on this route last about 7 hours. Most departures are in the evening or at night, so the aircraft lands in Almaty early in the morning or during the day.

Flight frequency varies with the season and the day of the week, so it is best to check the current schedule for your date in the Freedom Travel search. Fares are dynamic and update in real time.

How much does a flight from Seoul to Almaty cost

The fare depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, the fare type and how far in advance you book. We do not quote a fixed price because it changes daily. You will see the final amount including all fees in the Freedom Travel search and can pay online by bank card.

Which airlines fly the Seoul — Almaty route

• Air Astana — nonstop flights.
• Asiana Airlines — nonstop flights.
• Eastar Jet — nonstop flights.
• Connecting options are also available, for example via Astana or Istanbul.

The mix of carriers and flight frequency may change. The full list of airlines for your chosen date is shown in the search results on Freedom Travel.

How to get from Seoul to Almaty: your flight options

The most convenient option is a nonstop flight: about 7 hours in the air, with no airport change and no need to re-check your baggage.

Connecting itineraries route through major hubs such as Astana or Istanbul. They take longer but can sometimes save money or offer a more convenient departure time.

If total travel time matters most, choose the nonstop flight; if price is your priority, compare the connecting options. When you transit through a third country, check in advance whether you need a transit visa.

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Almaty airport

Flights are handled by Almaty International Airport (ALA), about 15 km north of the city centre. 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-mountain 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 war memorial.
• Ascension Cathedral — a wooden Orthodox church from the early 20th century.
• Central State Museum of Kazakhstan — the country's largest museum.

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