Travelling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Almaty Airport.
Almaty is five hours ahead of Frankfurt and observes the UTC+6 timezone.
Each week, there are five Frankfurt Airport to Almaty Airport flights. If you want to get going early, pick the 12:00 Lufthansa flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 16:05 with Lufthansa.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your FRA to ALA flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Lufthansa offers direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Almaty Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Almaty — and maybe even more of Kazakhstan if time allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with Lufthansa on this route.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier that operates FRA to ALA flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Frankfurt Airport to Almaty Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between FRA and ALA include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Antalya Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
Right now, C$218 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Almaty Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$532. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from FRA to ALA by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organize your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Almaty Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Finding cheap flights from FRA to ALA is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new deal comes up.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Frankfurt Airport to Almaty Airport.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
When it comes to Frankfurt Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.47% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near FRA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Almaty Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
If you're landing on a late Frankfurt Airport to Almaty Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near ALA:
Hit the road running by picking up an Almaty Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex to explore Almaty and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Almaty Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport to the centre of Almaty has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Almaty Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Almaty in February.
Lock in your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Almaty Airport for July if you want to explore Almaty during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from FRA to ALA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Almaty has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan just waiting to be explored. About 338 kilometres north-east of Almaty, a trip to Sarkand will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Kazakhstan, head for Talghar, roughly 32 kilometres east of Almaty. Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek are among the biggest draws.