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$172+ Cheap flights from Almaty (ALA) to Istanbul (IST)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALA — IST
Nov 19 — Nov 261
Wed 11/19
Wed 11/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Almaty to Istanbul are usually found in April or May, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Almaty to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Almaty (ALA) to Istanbul (IST). 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 October 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$316
(Air Astana)

One-way from

$172
(Trip.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$392

Good round-trip deal

$741 or less

Good one-way deal

$425 or less
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Cheapest flights from Almaty to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Almaty to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 20, 2025.

This Air Astana deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Astana is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/153:30 amALA - IST
2 stops19h 55mAir Astana
Mon 1/510:20 pmIST - ALA
Nonstop5h 30mAir Astana
Deal found 10/19$316
This Air Astana deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Astana is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/199:25 amALA - IST
1 stop8h 45mAir Astana
Mon 1/510:20 pmIST - ALA
Nonstop5h 30mAir Astana
Deal found 10/19$325
This Air Astana deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Astana is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/153:30 amALA - IST
2 stops19h 55mAir Astana
Wed 1/710:20 pmIST - ALA
Nonstop5h 30mAir Astana
Deal found 10/19$326
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/92:35 amALA - IST
1 stop11h 20mAzerbaijan Airlines
Wed 12/241:20 pmIST - ALA
1 stop10h 15mAzerbaijan Airlines
Deal found 10/20$335
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/145:05 pmALA - IST
Nonstop6h 15mAir Astana
Sun 11/2310:20 pmIST - ALA
Nonstop5h 30mAir Astana
Deal found 10/20$336
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1812:40 pmALA - IST
1 stop10h 45mAir Astana
Mon 1/510:20 pmIST - ALA
Nonstop5h 30mAir Astana
Deal found 10/19$342
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/152:35 amALA - IST
1 stop20h 50mAzerbaijan Airlines
Sat 11/2210:25 pmIST - ALA
1 stop25h 10mAzerbaijan Airlines
Deal found 10/19$346
This Air Astana deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Astana is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/175:05 pmALA - IST
Nonstop6h 15mAir Astana
Mon 1/510:20 pmIST - ALA
Nonstop5h 30mAir Astana
Deal found 10/19$347
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/257:05 amALA - IST
1 stop16h 20mAir Astana
Wed 11/2610:20 pmIST - ALA
Nonstop5h 30mAir Astana
Deal found 10/20$353
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1812:40 pmALA - IST
1 stop10h 45mAir Astana
Wed 1/710:20 pmIST - ALA
Nonstop5h 30mAir Astana
Deal found 10/19$354

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Almaty to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Almaty to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Almaty

Fly to

Istanbul

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AlmatyIstanbul

ALA - IST

ALAIST

Almaty

Mon 12/15

3:30 am-9:25 pm

2 stops19h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 1/5

10:20 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop5h 30m

$316

AlmatyIstanbul

ALA - IST

ALAIST

Almaty

Fri 12/19

9:25 am-4:10 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 1/5

10:20 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop5h 30m

$325

AlmatyIstanbul

ALA - IST

ALAIST

Almaty

Mon 12/15

3:30 am-9:25 pm

2 stops19h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 1/9

10:20 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop5h 30m

$326

AlmatyIstanbul

ALA - IST

ALAIST

Almaty

Wed 12/17

6:45 am-9:25 pm

2 stops40h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 1/7

10:20 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop5h 30m

$326

AlmatyIstanbul

ALA - IST

ALAIST

Almaty

Tue 12/9

2:35 am-11:55 am

1 stop11h 20m

Istanbul

Wed 12/24

1:20 pm-1:35 am

1 stop10h 15m

$335

AlmatyIstanbul

ALA - IST

ALAIST

Almaty

Thu 12/18

12:40 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops29h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 1/5

10:20 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop5h 30m

$353

AlmatyIstanbul

ALA - IST

ALAIST

Almaty

Wed 12/17

5:05 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop6h 15m

Istanbul

Fri 1/9

10:20 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop5h 30m

$357

AlmatyIstanbul

ALA - IST

ALAIST

Almaty

Fri 4/17

4:50 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop6h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 4/20

9:55 pm-5:10 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$358

AlmatyIstanbul

ALA - IST

ALAIST

Almaty

Wed 12/10

5:05 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop6h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 12/24

10:20 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop5h 30m

$359

AlmatyIstanbul

ALA - IST

ALAIST

Almaty

Fri 11/28

6:20 am-3:45 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$188

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Compare providers for flights from Almaty to Istanbul

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 Almaty to Istanbul in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*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 Almaty-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Almaty-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Almaty-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Almaty-Istanbul Airport 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 Almaty-Istanbul Airport 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 Almaty to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Almaty with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Almaty to Istanbul Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Almaty to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on October 17, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Almaty to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 74 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Almaty to Istanbul Airport (average of $133). Flying from Almaty to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $383). 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 ALA to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Almaty to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 20, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Almaty to Istanbul Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 69% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Almaty to Istanbul Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. 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 Istanbul. Reviews last updated October 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines from Almaty to Istanbul Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,022 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,022 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,022 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
635 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,022 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.3

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Christina,Sep 2025

DTW - IST

Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Almaty to Istanbul. 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 from for flights from Almaty to Istanbul?

    For a flight from Almaty to Istanbul, you will be flying from Almaty. Almaty (ALA) is just 9.0 mi from the center of the city. Almaty is the only Almaty airport and it handles 9 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. 4 airlines have flights to Istanbul from Almaty on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Almaty to Istanbul Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Almaty to Istanbul Airport in 11h 20m. Fly via Air Astana or Azerbaijan Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Almaty and Istanbul Airport is about 2435 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $253, Pegasus Airlines will fly you from Almaty to Istanbul Airport and back. In addition to Pegasus Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Astana and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $292 and $298, respectively. These flights start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Almaty to Istanbul Airport consider choosing Air Serbia (67%), Egyptair (57%) or Turkish Airlines (57%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Almaty to Istanbul Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,875 for a flight from Almaty to Istanbul Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $353 while the most popular route, (Almaty - Istanbul) is currently priced at $319.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Almaty to Istanbul 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 Almaty to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Almaty to Istanbul Airport (average of $133). Flying from Almaty to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $383). 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 4 airlines flying from Almaty to Istanbul

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Almaty to Istanbul. 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 October 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$253Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Air AstanaCheapest$292Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$298Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SCAT AirlinesCheapest$313Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time53%

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