Flying from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Urgench Airport (UGC): what you need to know
Urgench's timezone is UTC+5, making Urgench one hour behind Almaty.
Your ALA to UGC flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Almaty Airport to Urgench Airport. Many travellers pass through Istanbul Ataturk Airport when flying between ALA and UGC.
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Urgench Airport (UGC)
Right now, 136 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Almaty Airport to Urgench Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 338 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ALA to UGC, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
Of the flights that depart from Almaty Airport, 61.23% land on time at their destination.
To reach Almaty Airport from central Almaty, it takes around 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Almaty Airport to Urgench Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to ALA:
Arriving at Urgench Airport (UGC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Almaty Airport to Urgench Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near UGC instead:
Venture beyond Urgench and explore places outside the usual tourist stops with your own set of wheels. You can grab an Urgench Airport rental car from Sixt.
To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your vehicle from Urgench Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices typically increase closer to your day of departure.
Getting from Urgench Airport (UGC) to central Urgench
Urgench Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Urgench. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Urgench Airport (UGC)
September is the busiest month for flights from Almaty Airport to Urgench Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Urgench in February.
Book your flight from Almaty Airport to Urgench Airport for July if you want to go to Urgench during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ALA to UGC sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Uzbekistan
You've seen Urgench, now it's time to discover other corners of Uzbekistan. Travel about 386 kilometres south-east to Bukhara to check off its popular sights. From Kalon Mosque to Poi Kalyan Mosque and Chor-Minor, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Uzbekistan, consider Nukus, roughly 129 kilometres north-west of Urgench. Berdakh atyndag'y QMU Muzey, Home-museum of Amet and Ayimkhan Shamuratovs and Парк им. А. Темура Amir Temur Park are key reasons to visit.
