Travelling from Atyrau Airport (GUW) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Atyrau Airport to Almaty Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours.
Almaty is one hour ahead of Atyrau and follows the UTC+6 timezone.
Flights from GUW to ALA start from 00:20 — the earliest with Air Astana. The latest departure is at 23:00 with Air Astana. Overall, there are 34 weekly Atyrau Airport to Almaty Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your GUW to ALA flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
SCAT Airlines is your ticket to exploring Almaty (and perhaps some other great parts of Kazakhstan!). Browse the direct flights from Atyrau Airport to Almaty Airport offered by this popular airline.
SCAT Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Air Astana is the most punctual carrier that offers GUW to ALA flights.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Atyrau Airport to Almaty Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between GUW and ALA:
Shymkent Airport
Aktau International Airport
Aktyubinsk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Atyrau Airport (GUW) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Atyrau Airport to Almaty Airport flight is 38 €. A return fare is currently 99 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from GUW to ALA by booking nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Atyrau Airport to Almaty Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Atyrau Airport to Almaty Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Atyrau Airport (GUW)
71.91% of flights departing from Atyrau Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Atyrau Airport from central Atyrau, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near GUW. Whether you're taking an early flight from Atyrau Airport to Almaty Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Atyrau Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ALA instead:
Pick up an Almaty Airport rental car and explore Almaty and beyond with your own wheels. AmiGo!, Hertz and Vladex are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Almaty Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of Almaty. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Atyrau Airport to Almaty Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Almaty. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Atyrau Airport to Almaty Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Almaty, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GUW 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. Around 338 kilometres north-east of Almaty, a visit to Sarkand will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
Around 32 kilometres east of Almaty, Talghar is another favourite stop in Kazakhstan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.