Key facts about the city and the routes found in recent fare data.
Country
Kazakhstan
City IATA code
ALA
Airports in fare data
1
Population
1,916,822
Time zone
Asia/Almaty
Cities with direct flights
38
Airlines in fare data
127
Compare up to ten of the lowest recent fares to Almaty, for domestic and international routes.
Prices are based on searches made by real travelers during the last 48 hours and are not a public offer.
Current data shows direct routes to Almaty from 10 cities: Turkistan, Shymkent, Astana, Karaganda, Taraz, Semey, Kzyl-Orda, Pavlodar, Ust-Kamenogorsk, and Arkalyk. A complete timetable is available for 9 of 10 routes; observed offer dates are shown for the others. 4 routes offer a choice of several airlines.
Flight days and minimum fares are enriched with cached route data when available. Otherwise, we show the currently observed offers.
The only airline operating direct flights from Turkistan to Almaty is Syphax Airlines. Flights operate every day except Tuesday and Saturday.
All airlines serving Shymkent — Almaty operate daily direct flights: SCAT, Syphax Airlines, and Air Astana fly every day.
All 4 airlines on the Astana — Almaty route operate on a daily basis: Qazaq Air, Syphax Airlines, SCAT, and Air Astana fly every day.
The only airline operating direct flights from Karaganda to Almaty is Syphax Airlines. Flights operate every day except Monday.
The only airline operating direct flights from Taraz to Almaty is SCAT. Flights operate every day.
The only airline operating direct flights from Semey to Almaty is Syphax Airlines. Flights operate every day.
A few airlines fly the Kzyl-Orda — Almaty route, but only one operates daily: Air Astana flies every day. Syphax Airlines flies every day except Tuesday and Friday.
The only airline operating direct flights from Pavlodar to Almaty is Syphax Airlines. Flights operate every day.
Almost every airline on the Ust-Kamenogorsk — Almaty route flies daily, with just one exception: SCAT and Air Astana fly every day. Syphax Airlines only flies on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
Recent searches found direct offers from Arkalyk to Almaty with these airlines: SCAT. The listed days come from observed fares rather than a complete timetable.
Compare cached monthly fares to Almaty for 9 departure cities over the next year. Routes without saved price data are not shown.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Turkistan to Almaty. Open the route page for full flight details.
Prices on the Turkistan — Almaty route are unpredictable: costs change from month to month with no clear pattern. Still, even here some periods are more affordable than others.
Despite the fluctuations, patterns exist: the cheapest period is November 2026–December 2026 — averaging $30. The most expensive is January 2027–February 2027 ($65). The difference reaches 54%.
With this kind of price behavior, it's worth comparing prices across several months and booking when a good deal appears. A good benchmark is November 2026–December 2026, where you can save up to 54%.
Price spread on this route is 56.9%. Costs vary significantly, so your choice of month can noticeably affect your travel budget.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Astana to Almaty. Open the route page for full flight details.
Flight costs for Astana — Almaty fluctuate noticeably — prices go up and down. There's no clear trend, but we've analyzed the data and found some benchmarks.
Despite the fluctuations, patterns exist: the cheapest period is July 2027–August 2027 — averaging $30. The most expensive is April 2027–May 2027 ($55). The difference reaches 46%.
With this kind of price behavior, it's worth comparing prices across several months and booking when a good deal appears. A good benchmark is July 2027–August 2027, where you can save up to 46%.
Price spread on this route is 24.4%. Costs vary significantly, so your choice of month can noticeably affect your travel budget.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Karaganda to Almaty. Open the route page for full flight details.
Prices on the Karaganda — Almaty route are consistently going up. From October 2026 to September 2027, tickets went from $46 to $51 — a 12% increase. This trend is worth considering when planning your trip.
The most significant price increase was from October 2026 to June 2027 — up 39%. The best time to fly is November 2026–December 2026, when the average price is $45. In June 2027–July 2027, tickets cost around $60.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in November 2026–December 2026 can save you up to 25% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 11.3%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Shymkent to Almaty. Open the route page for full flight details.
Tickets from Shymkent to Almaty cost roughly the same any month. This is convenient: you can plan your trip based on your schedule rather than prices.
There is a slight difference: it's a bit cheaper in November 2026–December 2026 (averaging $32) and slightly more in July 2027–August 2027 ($42). But overall, the difference is small.
On this route, you don't need to target specific months — prices are stable. The difference between the cheapest and most expensive period is only 23%. Book whenever it's convenient.
Monthly price variation is just 9.9%. Ticket costs on this route are among the most predictable.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Almaty. Open the route page for full flight details.
The price trend from Ust-Kamenogorsk to Almaty resembles a smile: costs drop, bottom out, then recover. Knowing this, you can pick dates with the best prices.
Prices fall from October 2026 to December 2026 (33%), then rise from December 2026 to April 2027 (+100%). The best period is December 2026–January 2027 ($39), the most expensive is July 2027–August 2027 ($77).
The best time to buy is December 2026–January 2027, when prices are at their lowest. This can save you up to 49% compared to the expensive months (July 2027–August 2027).
Monthly price variation is 23.4%. On this route, your departure date noticeably affects the cost, and choosing wisely can lead to real savings.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Taraz to Almaty. Open the route page for full flight details.
Tickets from Taraz to Almaty are getting more expensive each month. From October 2026 to February 2027, the increase reached 157%, with prices now at $117. It's unlikely to get cheaper than the current level.
The most significant price increase was from October 2026 to February 2027 — up 157%. The best time to fly is October 2026–November 2026, when the average price is $46. In January 2027–February 2027, tickets cost around $118.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in October 2026–November 2026 can save you up to 61% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 47.5%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Kzyl-Orda to Almaty. Open the route page for full flight details.
Prices on the Kzyl-Orda — Almaty route are unpredictable: costs change from month to month with no clear pattern. Still, even here some periods are more affordable than others.
Despite the fluctuations, patterns exist: the cheapest period is April 2027–May 2027 — averaging $48. The most expensive is January 2027–March 2027 ($70). The difference reaches 32%.
With this kind of price behavior, it's worth comparing prices across several months and booking when a good deal appears. A good benchmark is April 2027–May 2027, where you can save up to 32%.
Price spread on this route is 22.7%. Costs vary significantly, so your choice of month can noticeably affect your travel budget.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Semey to Almaty. Open the route page for full flight details.
Ticket prices for Semey — Almaty follow a predictable curve: rise, peak, and decline. This typical seasonal pattern lets you plan your purchase to avoid overpaying.
Prices rise from March 2027 to June 2027 (+25%), then decline from June 2027 to August 2027 (19%). The cheapest tickets are in October 2026–November 2026 (averaging $53), while the priciest are in April 2027–June 2027 ($82).
For savings, plan your flight for October 2026–November 2026 — you could save up to 35%. Try to avoid April 2027–June 2027 when possible: prices are at their highest then.
Price spread on this route is 17.5%. Costs depend heavily on the season, so flexibility in choosing your departure month is especially valuable here.
The chart shows the saved monthly price trend from Pavlodar to Almaty. Open the route page for full flight details.
Flight costs on the Pavlodar — Almaty route are confidently going down. From October 2026 to February 2027, prices fell from $74 to $54 — a 27% decrease. A welcome trend for travelers.
The most notable drop occurred from October 2026 to December 2026 — down 25%. The best period is November 2026–December 2026 (averaging $56), while the most expensive is October 2026–November 2026 ($65).
Since prices are falling, there's no rush to buy. The most cost-effective travel period is November 2026–December 2026: savings compared to expensive months can reach up to 14%.
Monthly price variation is 12.1%. Choosing the right departure date can lead to significant savings on this route.
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Concise answers based on city details and fares found in recent searches.
The lowest recent price in our data is $27. The live price may change when you search.
Recent fare data contains 1 destination airport codes for Almaty. The airport section above has detailed information.
Recent offers include direct flights from 38 cities operated by 18 airlines. Availability depends on the date.
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