Travelling from Tokyo to Almaty Airport (ALA): What you need to know
Start your holiday planning by working out where you'll catch your flight from Tokyo to Almaty Airport (ALA). Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are the two main airports in Tokyo.
Almaty Airport is located in Almaty. The city runs on the UTC+6 timezone and is three hours behind Tokyo.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Tokyo to ALA. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Tokyo to ALA leaving from Haneda Airport (HND), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Top options include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
HND is around 16 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Haneda Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Tokyo to Almaty Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
73.52% of flights leaving from Haneda Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Tokyo to Almaty Airport. Here's where you can connect between Narita International Airport and ALA:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
Depending on traffic conditions, you can drive to NRT from Tokyo's centre in about 1 hour. The airport is roughly 64 kilometres away.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Tokyo to ALA flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Narita International Airport:
70.53% of flights departing Narita International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Almaty Airport (ALA)
If you have a late flight from Tokyo to Almaty Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near ALA:
Explore without limits with an Almaty Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and chase adventure across Almaty and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Tokyo to Almaty Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Almaty Airport (ALA)
Right now, $234 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Almaty Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $475. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Tokyo to ALA, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Tokyo to Almaty Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Tokyo to Almaty Airport (ALA)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Tokyo to Almaty Airport (ALA). July is when most people travel to Almaty. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Tokyo to ALA plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Tokyo to Almaty Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Almaty
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Almaty right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Tokyo to Almaty Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Zenkov Cathedral, Charyn Canyon and Kazan Cathedral are highlights which should be on every Almaty itinerary.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Almaty is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan just waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres east of Almaty, a visit to Zharkent will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Zharkent Mosque, The Orthodox Church in Zharkent and Muzey Izobrazitel'nogo Iskusstva Im.a.kasteyeva.
Tekeli is another favourite destination in Kazakhstan and is around 225 kilometres north-east of Almaty. No trip is complete without dropping by Kora Gorge, Mosque and Fontan Na Ploshchadi.
