Travelling from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Tehran: what you need to know
Tehran is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Almaty, where Almaty Airport is located. Tehran operates on the UTC+3:30 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from ALA to Tehran. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing flights from ALA to Tehran, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To get to ALA from central Almaty, it'll take about 37 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Almaty Airport to Tehran? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to ALA:
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Tehran
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Almaty Airport to Tehran is C$374. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$926. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from ALA to Tehran, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Getting cheap tickets from Almaty Airport to Tehran is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll let you know right away if there's a better deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you from checking for cheap tickets from ALA to Tehran every day.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Almaty Airport to Tehran.
Airports in Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to central Tehran takes about 1 hour by car. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
Few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've just hopped off a late flight from Almaty Airport to Tehran. Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel are two good accommodation options near IKA.
Best time to go to Tehran
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Almaty Airport to Tehran while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Tehran, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Before locking in your flight from Almaty Airport to Tehran, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Tehran, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 38ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from ALA to Tehran in January when temperatures average between -6ºC and 10ºC.
More about Tehran
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Tehran right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Almaty Airport to Tehran:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Golestan Palace, National Museum of Iran and Azadi Tower are major attractions which should feature on every Tehran itinerary.
Complete your Tehran trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Tehran and explore the city at your own pace. Easily compare rates in one go to find your perfect ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Almaty Airport to Tehran.
