Planning a trip from Warsaw to Almaty? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find a suitable flight, compare options by price and duration, choose a convenient connection and pay for your ticket online.
Below you will find practical information about the route: how long the flight takes, who operates it, which connections are possible, whether you need a visa, where flights land and what to do once you arrive.
General information about flights between Warsaw and Almaty
The direct-line distance between Warsaw and Almaty is about 4193 km. A non-stop flight takes ~5 h 45 min; Almaty is 3 hours ahead in summer and 4 hours ahead in winter (Kazakhstan does not observe daylight saving time). Citizens of Kazakhstan need no visa to enter the country. Foreign travellers should check the entry rules: nationals of the EU, the USA, Canada, China, the UK and a number of other countries may stay in Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 30 days. Check the current requirements before you travel. The route is in demand with travellers from the region, so it is worth booking popular dates early.
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Warsaw — Almaty flight schedule
Non-stop flights are available on this route, operated by LOT Polish Airlines. Frequency is from 3 flights a week and the flight takes ~5 h 45 min.
Schedules shift with the season and the day of the week, so check exact dates and departure times in Freedom Travel search, where you can also see how fares move across dates.
How much does a flight from Warsaw to Almaty cost
There is no fixed price for the Warsaw — Almaty flight: it depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, whether the itinerary has connections and how far ahead you book. Current fares for your dates are in Freedom Travel search, where the total including fees is shown up front and you can pay by card online.
Which airlines fly the Warsaw — Almaty route
- LOT Polish Airlines — non-stop flights
The full list of airlines for a specific date is built in the search: open your dates on Freedom Travel to see every available option and fare.
How to get from Warsaw to Almaty: your flight options
A non-stop flight is the fastest option: ~5 h 45 min in the air with no change of aircraft, operated by LOT Polish Airlines.
If the non-stop flight does not suit your dates or budget, look at connecting itineraries — for example via Almaty or Astana. They take longer but offer a wider choice of dates.
Compare options by total journey time and layover length: a connecting flight sometimes departs at a more convenient hour. Do check whether you need a transit visa in the country where you change planes.
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Almaty airport
Almaty International Airport (ALA) is located about 15 km north of the city centre. Onward transport to the city: City buses and taxis run to the centre.
What to see in Almaty
Kazakhstan's largest city and former capital, spread out at the foot of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains — the country's cultural, business and tourist 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 a viewing platform and TV tower, reached by cable car
- Park of the 28 Panfilov Guardsmen — The central park, with a war memorial
- Ascension Cathedral — An all-wooden Orthodox cathedral from the early 20th century
- Central State Museum of Kazakhstan — The country's largest museum
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