Travelling from Aktyubinsk Airport (AKX) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Aktyubinsk Airport to Almaty Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Almaty's timezone is UTC+6, which makes Almaty one hour ahead of Aktobe.
You can choose from 22 weekly Aktyubinsk Airport to Almaty Airport flights. The 00:30 departure with SCAT Airlines is the earliest available. Air Astana operates the latest service of the day at 23:55.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your AKX to ALA flight.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Jetting into Almaty (and then exploring more of Kazakhstan!) is easy with SCAT Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Aktyubinsk Airport to Almaty Airport.
SCAT Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for AKX to ALA flights is Air Astana.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Aktyubinsk Airport to Almaty Airport. These are the top stopovers between AKX and ALA:
Shymkent Airport
Atyrau Airport
Turkistan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Aktyubinsk Airport (AKX) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Aktyubinsk Airport to Almaty Airport flight is C$46. A round-trip ticket right now is C$137. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AKX to ALA.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Aktyubinsk Airport to Almaty Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from AKX to ALA.
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Handy information about Aktyubinsk Airport (AKX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Aktyubinsk Airport, 58.06% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Aktyubinsk Airport from central Aktobe, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near AKX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Aktyubinsk Airport to Almaty Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Aktyubinsk Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ALA instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Almaty Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and explore beyond Almaty's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Almaty Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from central Almaty. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Aktyubinsk Airport to Almaty Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Almaty. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Aktyubinsk Airport to Almaty Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Almaty, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AKX to ALA sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Almaty has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan waiting to be discovered. Around 338 kilometres north-east of Almaty, a visit to Sarkand will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
Talghar is another essential stop in Kazakhstan and is around 32 kilometres east of Almaty. No journey is complete without experiencing Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.