Flying from Vancouver to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
When looking for a flight from Vancouver to Almaty Airport (ALA), there's a nice selection of airports to depart from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are among Vancouver's main terminals.
The timezone in Almaty is UTC+6, which is 13 hours ahead of Vancouver. Almaty Airport is located in Almaty.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Vancouver to ALA. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like August or other peak seasons mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 33 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Almaty Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Vancouver to Almaty Airport, check out these options when setting off from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
On public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in about 16 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Start your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Vancouver to ALA, unwind in one of these hotels close to Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base:
About Almaty Airport (ALA)
If you have a late flight from Vancouver to Almaty Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near ALA:
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 centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Almaty Airport (ALA)
For a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Almaty Airport, C$705 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just C$1,363. These are the lowest fares right now but are subject to change depending on availability.
To pick up flight tickets from Vancouver to ALA, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Almaty Airport (ALA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver to Almaty Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Almaty in February when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Vancouver to ALA for July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Almaty to range from 12ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Vancouver to Almaty Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -16ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Almaty
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Almaty right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Vancouver to Almaty Airport:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Almaty is to explore its top sights. Some highlights include First President's Park, Ascension Cathedral and Central Park.
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