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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Bishkek to Almaty flights are currently cheapest in July.

Direct flights from Bishkek to Almaty

Bishkek to Almaty: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Bishkek to Almaty below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Almaty.

Bishkek to Almaty: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found115 €
Cheapest month to flyDecember
Average flight time54 mins
Most popular airlineAir Astana
Average flights per week13

Finding cheap flights from Bishkek to Almaty: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Bishkek to Almaty is 115 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
54 minutes is the average flight time from Bishkek to Almaty.
Air Astana and Etihad Airways fly direct from Bishkek to Almaty.
As of June 2025, there are 13 flights per week flying from Bishkek to Almaty.
The cheapest month to fly from Bishkek to Almaty is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Bishkek Airport to Almaty Airport on Saturday, 27 December 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 54 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Almaty but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Almaty is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Air Astana offers the cheapest flight tickets to Almaty.

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.

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