Air tickets Sharm el-Sheikh — Almaty

Heading home from the Red Sea and looking for a ticket from Sharm el-Sheikh to Almaty? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find the right flight, compare what the airlines offer, reserve a seat and pay for your ticket online by card.

This page gathers the essentials of the route: distance and travel time, who operates the flights and how often, what the fare depends on, plus details about the arrival airport and what to see in Almaty.

General information about flights between Sharm el-Sheikh and Almaty

The distance between Sharm el-Sheikh and Almaty is about 4,159 km. The non-stop flight takes roughly 5 hours 45 minutes. The time difference is 2 to 3 hours depending on Egyptian summer time, with Almaty ahead of the resort. Many foreign nationals may enter Kazakhstan visa-free; the conditions depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. This is primarily a holiday route, used by travellers who have been on the Red Sea and by Kazakhstan residents returning home after a break.

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Sharm el-Sheikh — Almaty flight schedule

Non-stop flights are operated by Air Cairo, with around three departures a week. Departures from Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport fall mostly in the late evening and night hours, with about 5 hours 45 minutes in the air.

Frequencies on holiday routes vary noticeably by season, so the easiest way to check the current days and times is to search your chosen date on Freedom Travel. Prices are dynamic and update in real time.

How much does a flight from Sharm el-Sheikh to Almaty cost

The fare depends on the departure date, the airline, the season and how far in advance you buy. We do not publish fixed prices: the exact amount including all fees appears in Freedom Travel search, where you can pay online by card.

Which airlines fly the Sharm el-Sheikh — Almaty route

• Air Cairo — non-stop flights
• Air Cairo — also flies non-stop from Sharm el-Sheikh to Astana if arriving in the capital suits you better
• On connecting itineraries the flights are operated by several airlines, and the mix of carriers depends on the date

Freedom Travel search shows the full list of carriers and available options for a specific date.

How to get from Sharm el-Sheikh to Almaty: your options

The best option is the Air Cairo non-stop: about 5 hours 45 minutes in the air and roughly three departures a week, with no changes and no extra waiting.

If the non-stop does not run on your date, the trip can be built with a connection, usually through Cairo, Istanbul or Dubai; search will show the exact combinations and carriers. Another option is to fly Air Cairo to Astana and continue to Almaty on a domestic flight.

A non-stop wins on time and comfort, especially after a holiday with children, while connecting itineraries give you more freedom in choosing dates. When you connect outside your country of departure, check in advance whether you need a transit visa.

Find return flights from Almaty to Sharm el-Sheikh

Almaty airport

Flights are handled by Almaty International Airport (ALA), about 15 km north of the city centre. City buses and taxis run into town.

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, and an easy place to swap a beach holiday for mountain walks.

• 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 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 largest museum in the country

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