Travelling from Seoul to Almaty International Airport (ALA): What you need to know
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) is Seoul's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Seoul to Almaty International Airport (ALA) departing from here.
Around 6 hours 55 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Seoul to Almaty International Airport flight.
The timezone in Almaty is UTC+5, which is four hours behind Seoul. Almaty International Airport is located in Almaty.
Take your pick of 10 direct flights a week between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Almaty International Airport (ALA). This is the most popular route, with Air Astana offering a 11:10am departure from ICN to ALA.
To ensure you get on your flight from Seoul to ALA, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as January and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in Seoul
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Seoul to Almaty International Airport (ALA) take off from this terminal.
At ICN, you can choose from various carriers that offer direct flights from Seoul to Almaty International Airport, such as:
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with FlyArystan between ICN and ALA.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is FlyArystan.
Stopovers are a great opportunity to discover a new place or just have a break during your journey. When searching for a cheap flight from Seoul to ALA, deselect 'Direct flights only' to browse all potential stops. Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) is an option when you're setting off from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN).
Located around 48 kilometres from central Seoul, ICN can be reached in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Seoul Incheon International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Seoul to Almaty International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
74% of flights that depart Seoul Incheon International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Break up your flight from Seoul to Almaty International Airport with a stop at Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). A major stopover between Seoul Gimpo International Airport and ALA, it's a good opportunity to enjoy some downtime before continuing your journey.
GMP is about 16 kilometres from central Seoul. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 35 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Seoul to ALA flight, stay in one of these hotels near Seoul Gimpo International Airport:
Seoul Gimpo International Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 80% of flights leaving here make it to their final destination as planned.
About Almaty International Airport (ALA)
If you have a late flight from Seoul to Almaty International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near ALA:
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Seoul to Almaty International Airport flight.
Getting from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
From Almaty International Airport, central Almaty is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Almaty International Airport (ALA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Almaty International Airport is $316. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $557. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap flights from Seoul to ALA, book your plane ticket two months ahead of your departure date.
July is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Seoul to Almaty International Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Seoul to ALA.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Seoul to Almaty International Airport.
The best time to fly from Seoul to Almaty International Airport (ALA)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Seoul to Almaty International Airport (ALA). January is the busiest month to visit Almaty. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in December.
Before locking in your Seoul to ALA plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Almaty, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Seoul to Almaty International Airport in January when temperatures are between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Almaty
After booking your flight from Seoul to Almaty International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Almaty:
Ascension Cathedral and Abay Kazakh State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Almaty must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Smotrovaya.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Almaty has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan you'll want to 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.
Make your way 225 kilometres northeast from Almaty and you'll find yourself in Tekeli, another well-known stop in Kazakhstan. No trip is complete without seeing Ushchel'ye Cherkasay and Soldatskoye Ushchel'ye.
