Travelling from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Petropavlovsk Airport (PPK): what you need to know
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ALA to PPK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Petropavlovsk (and then exploring more of Kazakhstan!) is a snap with SCAT Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Almaty Airport to Petropavlovsk Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with SCAT Airlines on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Petropavlovsk Airport (PPK)
Currently, 67 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Almaty Airport to Petropavlovsk Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 150 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ALA to PPK if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Almaty Airport to Petropavlovsk Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ALA to PPK by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Almaty Airport to Petropavlovsk Airport.
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
61.23% of flights leaving from Almaty Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Almaty Airport from central Almaty, it takes around 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near ALA. Whether you have an early flight from Almaty Airport to Petropavlovsk Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Petropavlovsk Airport (PPK)
Get off your Almaty Airport to Petropavlovsk Airport flight and be in your hotel bed soon after. If you need a convenient option that's not too far from PPK, consider Skif Hotel & SPA.
Getting from Petropavlovsk Airport (PPK) to central Petropavlovsk
From Petropavlovsk Airport, Petropavlovsk is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Petropavlovsk Airport (PPK)
May is the most popular month for flights from Almaty Airport to Petropavlovsk Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Petropavlovsk in February.
The warmest month in Petropavlovsk is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Almaty Airport to Petropavlovsk Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -25ºC (-13ºF) and -7ºC (19ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ALA to PPK sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Petropavlovsk has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan you'll want to see. Around 402 kilometres south-west of Petropavlovsk, a trip to Kostanay will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Victory Park, Central Park and Filarmoniya Im.ye.umurzakova..
Kokshetau is another must-experience destination in Kazakhstan and is around 177 kilometres south of Petropavlovsk. No journey is complete without seeing Museum of Literature and Art, Assotsiatsiya Praktikuyushchikh Ekologov and Park Bortsam Za Revolyutsiyu.