Flying from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Hamad International Airport to Almaty Airport.
Almaty is three hours ahead of Doha and is in the UTC+6 timezone.
Flights from DOH to ALA start at 01:25 — the first with Qatar Airways. The latest departure is at 19:35 with Qatar Airways. Overall, you can choose from 18 weekly Hamad International Airport to Almaty Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your DOH to ALA flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Qatar Airways is your ticket to exploring Almaty (and perhaps some other great parts of Kazakhstan!). Browse the direct flights from Hamad International Airport to Almaty Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with Qatar Airways on this route.
Qatar Airways is the most punctual carrier that operates DOH to ALA flights. A reliable 82.28% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Hamad International Airport to Almaty Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between DOH and ALA include:
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Muscat International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hamad International Airport to Almaty Airport flight is 193 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 249 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from DOH to ALA by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Almaty Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from DOH to ALA is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hamad International Airport to Almaty Airport.
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Hamad International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from DOH arrive on schedule 83.59% of the time.
Hamad International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Doha. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Almaty Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to DOH:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
If you're coming in on a late Hamad International Airport to Almaty Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near ALA:
Pick up an Almaty Airport rental car and discover Almaty and beyond with your own wheels. AmiGo!, Hertz and Vladex are popular outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Almaty Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
From Almaty Airport, Almaty is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Hamad International Airport to Almaty Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Almaty. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Hamad International Airport to Almaty Airport for July if you'd like to explore Almaty during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DOH to ALA in January. Temperatures average between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Almaty has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan just waiting to be discovered. About 338 kilometres north-east of Almaty, a visit to Sarkand will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
Talghar is another favourite destination in Kazakhstan and is around 32 kilometres east of Almaty. No trip is complete without a visit to Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.
