Flying from Turkistan International Airport (HSA) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Turkistan International Airport to Almaty Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Almaty's timezone is UTC+6, which is the same as Turkestan.
Flights from HSA to ALA start at 00:25 — the first with Air Astana. The last departure is at 23:50 with Air Astana. In total, you can take your pick of six weekly Turkistan International Airport to Almaty Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your HSA to ALA flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Getting to Almaty (and then seeing more of Kazakhstan!) is a breeze with Air Astana. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Turkistan International Airport to Almaty Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Air Astana on this route.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Turkistan International Airport to Almaty Airport. Many travellers pass through Aktyubinsk Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Turkistan International Airport (HSA) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
Right now, 25 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Turkistan International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 49 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from HSA to ALA, book your trip six months before your departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Turkistan International Airport to Almaty Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from HSA to ALA is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Turkistan International Airport to Almaty Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Turkistan International Airport (HSA)
Turkistan International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Turkestan. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
Reserve a hotel near ALA if you have a late Turkistan International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with an Almaty Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and discover more of Almaty and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Almaty Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
From Almaty Airport, Almaty is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Turkistan International Airport to Almaty Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Almaty. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Turkistan International Airport to Almaty Airport for July if you want to explore Almaty during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HSA to ALA around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Sarkand is just one of the many cities in Kazakhstan waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Almaty. Around 338 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including 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 dropping by Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.