Travelling from Frankfurt to Almaty Airport (ALA): What you need to know
Frankfurt has a couple of airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Explore your options for booking a flight from Frankfurt to Almaty Airport (ALA) departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Around 7 hours is the typical travel time on a direct Frankfurt to Almaty Airport flight.
The timezone in Almaty is UTC+6, which is five hours ahead of Frankfurt. Almaty Airport is located in Almaty.
The most popular route is from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Almaty Airport (ALA). Choose from 5 direct services every week. Air Astana operates a 8:30am departure between FRA and ALA.
Your flight from Frankfurt to ALA won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Almaty Airport (ALA) can be booked from this terminal.
When taking off from FRA, you can catch a direct flight from Frankfurt to Almaty Airport with Lufthansa.
Lufthansa is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from FRA to ALA.
Among carriers operating on this route, Lufthansa has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Frankfurt to ALA. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Travelling from central Frankfurt to FRA takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Frankfurt to Almaty Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to Frankfurt Airport:
Of all flights departing from Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% arrive on time at their destination.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
HHN is about 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It'll take you 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 40 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Frankfurt to ALA flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time performance rate of 53.13%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that leave from this airport land on time.
About Almaty Airport (ALA)
Have a late flight from Frankfurt to Almaty Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near ALA and turn out the lights sooner:
Hit the road running by picking up an Almaty Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex to explore Almaty and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Frankfurt to Almaty Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Almaty Airport is 129 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 285 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Score cheap flights from Frankfurt to ALA by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The best month for landing cheap Frankfurt to Almaty Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Frankfurt to ALA.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Frankfurt to Almaty Airport.
The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Almaty Airport (ALA)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Frankfurt to Almaty Airport (ALA). July is the busiest month to visit Almaty. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in February.
Lock in a Frankfurt to ALA plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Almaty to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has temperatures of between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Almaty Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Almaty
Start your Almaty trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Frankfurt to Almaty Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Zenkov Cathedral, Charyn Canyon and Kazan Cathedral are essential stops on your Almaty itinerary.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've done Almaty, now it's time to discover other parts of Kazakhstan. Journey about 257 kilometres east to Zharkent to check off its popular sights. From Zharkent Mosque to The Orthodox Church in Zharkent and Muzey Izobrazitel'nogo Iskusstva Im.a.kasteyeva, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 225 kilometres north-east of Almaty, Tekeli is another favourite stop in Kazakhstan. Experience major highlights starting with Kora Gorge, Mosque and Fontan Na Ploshchadi.
