Travelling from Karaganda Airport (KGF) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Karaganda Airport to Almaty Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Almaty's timezone is UTC+6, which is the same as Karaganda.
Choose from 15 weekly Karaganda Airport to Almaty Airport flights. The 06:50 departure with Air Astana is the earliest available. Air Astana operates the last service of the day at 21:30.
Your KGF to ALA flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Astana is your ticket to exploring Almaty (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Kazakhstan!). Browse the direct flights from Karaganda Airport to Almaty Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Air Astana is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Air Astana is the most punctual carrier that operates KGF to ALA flights.
Opt for a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Karaganda Airport to Almaty Airport. Antalya Airport is a top stopover on the KGF to ALA route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Karaganda Airport (KGF) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Karaganda Airport to Almaty Airport flight is 31 €. A round-trip fare right now is 61 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book seven months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from KGF to ALA.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Karaganda Airport to Almaty Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from KGF to ALA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Karaganda Airport to Almaty Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Karaganda Airport (KGF)
Of the flights that depart from Karaganda Airport, 77.5% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Karaganda Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Karaganda. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Karaganda Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ALA instead:
Hit the road running by picking up an Almaty Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and explore beyond Almaty's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Almaty Airport around two weeks before 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 Karaganda Airport to Almaty Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Almaty based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Karaganda Airport to Almaty Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from KGF to ALA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Almaty has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan just waiting to be explored. Around 338 kilometres north-east of Almaty, a visit to Sarkand will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
Around 32 kilometres east of Almaty, Talghar is another favourite stop in Kazakhstan. Start your sightseeing at Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.