Travelling from Aktobe Airport (AKX) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Aktobe Airport to Almaty Airport.
Almaty's timezone is UTC+5, which is the same as Aktobe.
Flights from AKX to ALA start at 09:20 — the first with SCAT Airlines. The latest departure is at 23:55 with Air Astana. Overall, you can take your pick of 24 weekly Aktobe Airport to Almaty Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your AKX to ALA flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Jetting into Almaty (and then discovering more of Kazakhstan!) is a breeze with Scat Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Aktobe Airport to Almaty Airport.
Scat Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
With a reliable 81.63% of services landing on schedule, FlyArystan is the most punctual carrier for AKX to ALA flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Aktobe Airport to Almaty Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between AKX and ALA include:
Shimkent Airport
Atyrau Airport
Turkistan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Aktobe Airport (AKX) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
At the moment, 63 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Aktobe Airport to Almaty Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 105 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from AKX to ALA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Aktobe Airport to Almaty Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from AKX to ALA.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Aktobe Airport to Almaty Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Aktobe Airport (AKX)
Of the flights that depart from Aktobe Airport, 55% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Aktobe to Aktobe Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to AKX? If you're catching an early flight from Aktobe Airport to Almaty Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Aktobe Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ALA instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Almaty Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex to explore Almaty and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Almaty Airport about two weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Aktobe Airport to Almaty Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Almaty in March.
Book your flight from Aktobe Airport to Almaty Airport for July if you'd like to go to Almaty during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AKX to ALA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
