Cheap flights to Almaty, Kazakhstan from $463

Flights to the Almaty International Airport (AMA) in Almaty, Kazakhstan from the U.S. range from a little over 15h to over 30h, depending on how many stops are made.

There are no direct flights to Almaty, Kazakhstan from the United States.

From the Almaty International Airport, visitors can get into the city centre by way of taxi or bus. Taxis wait outside of the airport, while bus tickets can be purchased at airport kiosks. Bus routes take about 30-45m from the airport to the city centre, and there are several buses that run between the two locations. Choose between the 79 (the green bus), 86, 92 (also the green bus) and the 106 to get into downtown Almaty.

Almaty is the largest metropolis in the country of Kazakhstan and is known for its view of the gorgeous and snowcapped Trans-Ili Alatau mountains, various landmarks, super-green Panfilov Park and the Zenkov Cathedral. Zenkov Cathedral (also known as the Ascension Cathedral) is a tsar-era Russian Orthodox church characterized by its unique architecture and vivid yellow hue. Fun fact: The entire stricture is made of wood but without any nails. At 56me tall, it clocks in at the second tallest wooden building in the world. Panfilov Park (or you may hear it called the Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen) sits in the middle of the city and is known for honoring the Great Patriotic War soldiers who passed away while fighting against the Germans outside of Moscow. It’s graced by an eternal flame that burns in front of a gigantic, black monument. The Central State Museum is a must-visit museum for tourists, history freaks and the like. Brimming with Kazakh artifacts, info on nomadic cultures and the Bronze Age, this museum will not disappoint. Almaty is also home to the Kazakh Museum of Folk Musical Instruments, the Kazakhstan Museum of Arts and a powerful WWII memorial. For visitors looking to shop and feel like a local, Green Market (also known as the Zelyony Bazaar) is the place to go. The Green Market boasts two bustling levels, packed with stalls of various foods, drinks, and local cuisine. If you’re feeling adventurous, The Green Market is the place to visit to try horsemeat, fermented horse or camel milk (called kymyz and shubat, respectively), fresh-squeezed pomegranate juice and Laghman noodles. You can also pick up various meats, cheese, vegetables, salads, teas, bread and much more.

Yes, travelers flying from any city in the United States do need a valid passport or visa. The Kazakhstan visa for tourists gives single or multiple visits for a period of 90 days. For example, if you get a single entry visa, you can enter the country once with that visa for up to 90 days. If you obtain a multiple entry visa, you may enter the country unlimited times (until the visa is expired), and each of the visits can be up to 30 days long.

ALA is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A ALA flight refers to a flight to Almaty Airport.

Most people fly into Almaty (ALA) if they book a flight to Almaty. Almaty is conveniently located just 9.0 mi from Almaty’s city center.

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Almaty on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qatar Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Almaty.

Almaty Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Almaty. One-way flights to Almaty Airport typically cost $27, while round-trip flights cost around $61.

A round-trip flight to Almaty will typically cost around $75, however they can be found for as little as $61.

For those looking to save time traveling to Almaty, New York offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 15 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Almaty Airport can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Almaty Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Villa whit nice view to mountain is the closest property to Almaty Airport (0.0 mi away from Almaty Airport).