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

IST — ALA
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Almaty are usually found in June or March, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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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 September 11, 2025.

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$407

Good round-trip deal

$363 or less

Good one-way deal

$254 or less
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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 August 29, 2025.

Booking 48 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Almaty (average of $1,008). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Almaty in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,470). 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 September 11, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Istanbul Airport to Almaty at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 52% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 September 11, 2025.
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
3,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.
Pegasus Airlines
6.8
Okay
639 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Leslie,Feb 2025

IST - LAX

Food and staff were nice but difficulty with WIFI, console sound not working. X-cover insurance a scam. Denying purchase of insurance even with proof. Ridiculous.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $263. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Air Astana, with the lowest prices starting at $327 and $370, respectively. Pegasus Airlines is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    Consider Egyptair (83%), Air Serbia (77%) or Turkish Airlines (65%) 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Almaty (average of $1,008). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Almaty in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,470). 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$263Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$327Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air AstanaCheapest$370Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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