Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Almaty's timezone is UTC+6, which makes Almaty five hours behind Sydney.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SYD to ALA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Almaty Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between SYD and ALA:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
Currently, $526 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Almaty Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $979. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from SYD to ALA, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near SYD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Almaty Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ALA instead:
Travel at your own pace with an Almaty Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and venture far and wide through Almaty and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Almaty Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
From Almaty Airport, Almaty is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Almaty Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Almaty. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Almaty Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from SYD to ALA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Sarkand is just one of the many places in Kazakhstan waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Almaty. Around 338 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
Talghar is another sought-after destination in Kazakhstan and is around 32 kilometres east of Almaty. No trip is complete without seeing Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.