Traveling from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
To see if you need a visa to enter Kazakhstan, contact your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you the most up-to-date information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from YEG to ALA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Edmonton International Airport to Almaty Airport is C$650. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,646. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flight tickets from YEG to ALA, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flight tickets from Edmonton International Airport to Almaty Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Edmonton International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Edmonton. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 34 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour and 10 minutes.
After a convenient hotel near YEG? If you've booked an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Almaty Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
Reserve a hotel near ALA if you're on a late flight from Edmonton International Airport to Almaty Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
From Almaty Airport, Almaty is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 37 minutes to reach the center driving.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Edmonton International Airport to Almaty Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Almaty in February.
Before locking in your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Almaty Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Almaty, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 32ºC.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YEG to ALA in January. Temperatures average between -16ºC and 3ºC then.
More about Almaty
Start your Almaty trip right by finding a fantastic stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from YEG to ALA, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
First President's Park and Ascension Cathedral are just two of the top attractions to put on your Almaty to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Central Park.
Complete your Almaty trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Almaty Airport, check out the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Almaty escape.
