Travelling from Washington DC to Almaty Airport (ALA): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Washington DC to Almaty Airport (ALA) begins with finding the most convenient airport to take off from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are your main options in Washington DC.
The timezone in Almaty is UTC+6, which is ten hours ahead of Washington DC. Almaty Airport is located in Almaty.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Washington DC to ALA.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Located around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Washington DC to Almaty Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Ronald Reagan National Airport:
76.44% of flights taking off from Ronald Reagan National Airport land at their destination on time.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
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On public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
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Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance of 74.39%. This figure highlights how often flights that depart from this airport land on schedule.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
The journey to BWI from central Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 50 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Almaty Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and get to the check-in counter with time to spare:
The on-time performance rating of BWI is 77.13%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Almaty Airport (ALA)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Almaty Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near ALA:
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Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Almaty Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Almaty Airport (ALA)
Currently, $888 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Almaty Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,369. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Washington DC to ALA, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Almaty Airport (ALA)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Almaty. July is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Almaty Airport (ALA), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Washington DC to ALA plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Almaty Airport in January if you like travelling 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 Washington DC to Almaty Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Almaty:
Your Almaty trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions that belong on your itinerary include Zenkov Cathedral, Charyn Canyon and Kazan Cathedral.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've done Almaty, now it's time to discover more of Kazakhstan. Journey around 257 kilometres east to Zharkent to tick off its top sights. From Zharkent Mosque to The Orthodox Church in Zharkent and Muzey Izobrazitel'nogo Iskusstva Im.a.kasteyeva, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Kazakhstan, head for Tekeli, roughly 225 kilometres north-east of Almaty. Kora Gorge, Mosque and Fontan Na Ploshchadi are among its highlights.
