Flying from Manas International Airport (FRU) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Manas International Airport to Almaty Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Bishkek and Almaty share the UTC+6 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Each week, there are 12 Manas International Airport to Almaty Airport flights. If you want to jet off as early as possible, go for the 12:20 Air Astana flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 20:50 with Avia Traffic Company.
Your FRU to ALA flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Air Astana is your ticket to exploring Almaty (and perhaps some other great corners of Kazakhstan!). Check out the direct flights from Manas International Airport to Almaty Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with Air Astana on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for FRU to ALA flights is Air Astana.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manas International Airport to Almaty Airport. These are the top stopovers between FRU and ALA:
Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport
Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manas International Airport (FRU) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
89 € is the lowest price for a one-way Manas International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Return flights start from 115 €. These prices may change depending on availability.
To get cheap tickets from FRU to ALA, book your journey six months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Manas International Airport to Almaty Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from FRU to ALA.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Manas International Airport to Almaty Airport.
Handy information about Manas International Airport (FRU)
Of the flights that depart from Manas International Airport, 71.37% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Manas International Airport from central Bishkek, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Manas International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ALA instead:
Grab an Almaty Airport rental car and explore Almaty and beyond with your own set of wheels. AmiGo!, Hertz and Vladex are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Almaty Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
From Almaty Airport, Almaty is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Manas International Airport to Almaty Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Almaty in February.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Manas International Airport to Almaty Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FRU to ALA in January. Average temperatures are between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Almaty has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Kazakhstan you'll want to see. About 338 kilometres north-east of Almaty, a trip to Sarkand will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Kazakhstan, consider Talghar, about 32 kilometres east of Almaty. Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek are among its highlights.