Air tickets Tokyo — Almaty

Heading from Tokyo to Almaty and hoping for a good fare? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find a suitable itinerary, compare airline offers, complete the booking and pay online by bank card.

This page gathers the practical details: distance and travel time, the connecting options, the airlines, what shapes the fare, the arrival airport and what to see in Almaty.

General information about flights between Tokyo and Almaty

The distance between Tokyo and Almaty is about 5,366 km. There is currently no nonstop service on this route, so the journey involves one connection and takes from nine hours, noticeably longer on less convenient layovers. Almaty is four hours behind Tokyo, so allow some time to adjust after arrival. Many foreign nationals can enter Kazakhstan without a visa; the conditions depend on your citizenship, so check them before the trip. The route is chosen by tourists, business travellers and passengers continuing further across Central Asia.

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Flight schedule Tokyo — Almaty

Since there is no nonstop service between Tokyo and Almaty, the schedule is made up of connecting itineraries: the quickest ones route via Seoul and take around nine hours in total, while itineraries via Beijing and Shanghai take from about ten hours.

The number and quality of connections depend on the day of the week and the season, and fares are dynamic, so it is best to review the options for your date in the Freedom Travel search.

How much does a flight from Tokyo 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 buy. There is no fixed fare on this route — current prices with all fees are shown in the Freedom Travel search and can be paid online by card.

Which airlines fly the Tokyo — Almaty route

• Asiana Airlines — operates both legs: Tokyo — Seoul and Seoul — Almaty
• Korean Air — operates the Tokyo — Seoul leg
• Air Astana — operates the Seoul — Almaty leg
• Air China — operates both legs: Tokyo — Beijing and Beijing — Almaty
• China Eastern — operates one of the legs (via Shanghai)
• Uzbekistan Airways — operates the Tokyo — Tashkent leg
• Emirates — operates the Tokyo — Dubai leg

The set of carriers and connections changes seasonally; the full list of options for your chosen date is shown in the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Tokyo to Almaty: travel options

There are currently no nonstop flights between Tokyo and Almaty, so every option involves a single connection.

The shortest itineraries run via Seoul: the flight to the Korean capital and onward to Almaty takes around nine hours including the layover. Routes via Beijing, Shanghai, Tashkent and Dubai are also available and work well if their timings or fares suit you better.

A short layover cuts the total travel time, while a longer one is often cheaper and leaves a buffer in case of delay. Be sure to check whether you need a transit visa in the connecting country — the rules depend on your citizenship and on whether you leave the transit area.

Find return flights from Almaty to Tokyo

Almaty airport

Flights arrive at Almaty International Airport (ALA), about 15 km north of the city centre; city buses and taxis run downtown.

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 a 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

Pick the connection that fits your timing and budget, and book your Tokyo — Almaty ticket with Freedom Travel.