Cheap Flights from Almaty to Dubai Starting at $82

The route Almaty — Dubai is served by many carriers — 10 in total, including Air Arabia, Azerbaijan Airlines, Syphax Airlines, Air Astana, SCAT, Azimut, Uzbekistan Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Jazeera Airways, and CanJet. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $82) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.

Almaty International Airport (ALA) is Kazakhstan’s primary international gateway and the city’s main long-haul hub, handling a mix of full-service carriers and regional airlines, with occasional low-cost options. It sits about 15–20 km southeast of downtown Almaty, so transfer times can vary from roughly 20–40 minutes by taxi depending on traffic; fares typically range from modest to mid-level for this market. Public transport options include buses and shared shuttles that take longer but are cheaper. The airport is generally convenient for international connections and offers decent passenger amenities, though peak-hour congestion and occasional delays can affect comfort and predictability.

Dubai International (DXB) is the city’s main global hub, serving many full-service carriers and acting as a major transfer point for long-haul travel; it typically handles higher-end and connecting traffic and can be pricier than regional alternatives. Located about 10–15 km from downtown Dubai, DXB is reachable by metro in roughly 15–20 minutes (one-way fares often range from around AED 6–12), taxis in 15–30 minutes depending on traffic (metered fares vary), and airport buses in 30–60 minutes. Pros: fast transfers, extensive amenities and numerous lounges; cons: busy terminals and occasional queues during peak hours. Al Maktoum International (DWC), sometimes called Dubai World Central, is positioned as a growing secondary airport that often caters to low-cost and cargo carriers as well as some charter services, and can be a more budget-friendly option for certain routes. It lies farther from central Dubai—roughly 35–50 km—so travel times tend to be longer: road transfers typically take 35–60 minutes by taxi (fares depend on distance and traffic) and limited bus services run on select schedules. Pros: less congestion and newer facilities; cons: longer ground transfers and fewer onward transport choices or frequent services than the main airport.