Traveling from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
A direct flight from Kuwait International Airport to Almaty Airport takes an average of 4 hours 10 minutes. The timezone in Almaty is UTC+6, which makes it 3 hours ahead of Kuwait.
Each week, there are 5 flights from Kuwait International Airport to Almaty Airport. The first departure from KWI to ALA is at 02:50 and the last is at 22:15.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from Kuwait International Airport to Almaty Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between KWI and ALA include:
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Before organizing your cheap ticket from KWI to ALA, check if you need a visa to enter Kazakhstan. Visa and travel document requirements may differ and are updated often. For the most up-to-date information, contact the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you're flying to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Kuwait International Airport to Almaty Airport is C$277. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$502. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flight tickets from KWI to ALA, book your trip 9 months ahead of your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Kuwait International Airport to Almaty Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Getting a cheap ticket from KWI to ALA is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.
Use filters to find the ideal trip for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Kuwait International Airport to Almaty Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Kuwait International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Kuwait. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 58 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel near KWI? If you're on an early flight from Kuwait International Airport to Almaty Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Kuwait International Airport to Almaty Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near ALA:
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from central Almaty. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 37 minutes.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Kuwait International Airport to Almaty Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Almaty. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Kuwait International Airport to Almaty Airport for July if you want to visit Almaty during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 32ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KWI to ALA in January. Average temperatures are between -16ºC and 3ºC then.
More about Almaty
After booking your flights from KWI to ALA, you'll need to find a place to stay in Almaty. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
First President's Park and Ascension Cathedral are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Almaty to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Central Park.
Complete your Almaty trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Almaty Airport — next up is finding a great stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Almaty.