Flying from Dubai to Almaty International Airport (ALA): What you need to know
Dubai's main base, Dubai International Airport (DXB), is where great travel stories take off. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Dubai to Almaty International Airport (ALA).
Take a direct Dubai to Almaty International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Almaty is one hour ahead of Dubai. Almaty International Airport is located in Almaty, which is in the UTC+5 timezone.
The most popular route is from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Almaty International Airport (ALA), with 22 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from DXB to ALA is the 7:05am Air Astana service. If a later flight fits your day better, the last departure is at 11:10pm with flydubai.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Dubai to ALA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like January. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
You can hop on a direct flight from Dubai to Almaty International Airport (ALA) leaving from Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Flydubai is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Dubai to Almaty International Airport departing from DXB.
The most frequently booked airline between DXB and ALA is flydubai.
Among carriers operating on this route, FlyArystan leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Dubai to ALA. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Dubai International Airport (DXB). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Tashkent Islam Karimov International Airport (TAS)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Dubai, DXB can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Dubai to Almaty International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Dubai International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai International Airport, 71% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
You can arrive at DWC from central Dubai in approximately 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Dubai to ALA flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Al Maktoum International Airport:
71% of flights leaving Al Maktoum International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Almaty International Airport (ALA)
Have a late flight from Dubai to Almaty International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near ALA and shut your eyes sooner:
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Dubai to Almaty International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Central Almaty is around 14 kilometres from Almaty International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Almaty International Airport (ALA)
Right now, $196 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Almaty International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $408. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Dubai to ALA, book your plane ticket 11 months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Dubai to Almaty International Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Almaty International Airport (ALA)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Dubai to Almaty International Airport (ALA). January is the peak month for travel to Almaty. If crowds aren't your thing, go in December.
Lock in a Dubai to ALA plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Almaty to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Almaty International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Almaty
Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Almaty International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Almaty:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Ascension Cathedral, Abay Kazakh State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre and Smotrovaya are major attractions which should be on any good Almaty itinerary.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Almaty has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Kazakhstan you should also see. Around 257 kilometres east of Almaty, a visit to Zharkent will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Zharkent Mosque, Muzey Izobrazitel'nogo Iskusstva Im.a.kasteyeva and Central Mosque.
Set out 225 kilometres northeast from Almaty to visit Tekeli, another standout destination in Kazakhstan. Kick off your sightseeing at Ushchel'ye Cherkasay and Soldatskoye Ushchel'ye.
