Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Almaty Airport is 4 hours 15 minutes.
Almaty is one hour ahead of Dubai and observes the UTC+5 timezone.
Take your pick of 24 weekly Dubai Airport to Almaty Airport flights. The 07:05 departure with Air Astana is the earliest flight available. Flydubai operates the last service of the day at 23:10.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your DXB to ALA flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Flydubai is your gateway to exploring Almaty (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Kazakhstan!). Browse the direct flights from Dubai Airport to Almaty Airport offered by this airline.
Flydubai is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
FlyArystan is the most punctual carrier that operates DXB to ALA flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to Almaty Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between DXB and ALA include:
Hamad International Airport
Muscat Airport
Tashkent Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dubai Airport to Almaty Airport flight is C$329. A round-trip plane ticket right now is C$628. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DXB to ALA.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Almaty Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from DXB to ALA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dubai Airport to Almaty Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
When it comes to Dubai Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near DXB. Whether you're catching an early flight from Dubai Airport to Almaty Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
If you're landing on a late Dubai Airport to Almaty Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near ALA:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Almaty Airport rental car. Book your wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and venture far and wide through Almaty and beyond.
Booking your ride from Almaty Airport around 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 14 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The quietest month for a flight from Dubai Airport to Almaty Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Almaty based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Dubai Airport to Almaty Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DXB to ALA in January. Average temperatures are between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
