Travelling from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
The timezone in Almaty is UTC+6, which is one hour behind Hanoi.
To ensure you get on your HAN to ALA flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Noi Bai International Airport to Almaty Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between HAN and ALA:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Incheon International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Noi Bai International Airport to Almaty Airport flight is 214 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 435 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HAN to ALA if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Almaty Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
Picking up cheap flights from HAN to ALA is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Almaty Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
When it comes to Noi Bai International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.32% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Hanoi to Noi Bai International Airport is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Noi Bai International Airport to Almaty Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to HAN:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Noi Bai International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ALA instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Almaty Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and explore beyond Almaty's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Almaty Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport to the centre of Almaty has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The quietest month for a flight from Noi Bai International Airport to Almaty Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Almaty based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Noi Bai International Airport to Almaty Airport for July if you'd like to go to Almaty during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HAN to ALA in January. Temperatures average between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Almaty has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan just waiting to be discovered. Around 338 kilometres north-east of Almaty, a trip to Sarkand will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
Talghar is another favourite destination in Kazakhstan and is around 32 kilometres east of Almaty. No journey is complete without experiencing Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.