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Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to Almaty (ALA)

IST — ALA
Feb 28 — Mar 71
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Almaty are usually found in June or March, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Sunday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Almaty (ALA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$403

Good round-trip deal

$368 or less

Good one-way deal

$170 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($113 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Istanbul to Almaty in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-Almaty flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Istanbul Airport-Almaty flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Istanbul Airport-Almaty flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Istanbul Airport-Almaty flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Istanbul Airport-Almaty flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Almaty

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Almaty

How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Almaty?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Istanbul to Almaty. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Almaty. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Almaty?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Almaty (average of $160). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Almaty in September is currently the most expensive (average of $341). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to ALA?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Almaty. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Istanbul Airport to Almaty as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Almaty

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Almaty. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Almaty. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines from Istanbul Airport to Almaty by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,208 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Assia,Nov 2025

IST - YUL

Wide chairs, wide screen, possibility to pair our cellphone with the screen. Tasty food.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,208 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,208 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Assia,Nov 2025

IST - YUL

Wide chairs, wide screen, possibility to pair our cellphone with the screen. Tasty food.
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
636 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,208 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Assia,Nov 2025

IST - YUL

Wide chairs, wide screen, possibility to pair our cellphone with the screen. Tasty food.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Almaty. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Almaty from Istanbul?

    For a flight from Istanbul to Almaty, you will be flying into Almaty. Almaty (ALA) is just 9.0 mi from the center of the city. Almaty is the only Almaty airport and it handles 7 inbound flights from Istanbul per day. 3 airlines have flights to Almaty from Istanbul on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Almaty round-trip?

    Flying on Pegasus Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Almaty, with prices starting at $266. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Astana and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $302 and $327, respectively. Pegasus Airlines is 36% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Istanbul Airport to Almaty one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $131 on Pegasus Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include SCAT Airlines from $190 and Turkish Airlines from $190 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Almaty?

    Consider Turkish Airlines (85%), Egyptair (80%) or Air Serbia (80%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul Airport to Almaty.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Almaty that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Almaty flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Almaty?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Almaty.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Almaty?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Almaty by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Almaty?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Almaty (average of $160). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Almaty in September is currently the most expensive (average of $341). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Istanbul to Almaty

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Almaty. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$266Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Air AstanaCheapest$302Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$327Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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