Flying from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Kuwait International Airport to Almaty Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 10 minutes.
Almaty's timezone is UTC+6, which makes Almaty three hours ahead of Kuwait.
Every week, there are five Kuwait International Airport to Almaty Airport flights. If you prefer to take off early, take the 12:10 Jazeera Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 19:40 with Jazeera Airways.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your KWI to ALA flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Jazeera Airways is your ticket to exploring Almaty (and perhaps some other great parts of Kazakhstan!). Browse the direct flights from Kuwait International Airport to Almaty Airport offered by this carrier.
Jazeera Airways has the highest passenger demand on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kuwait International Airport to Almaty Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between KWI and ALA include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
Currently, 68 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kuwait International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 158 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from KWI to ALA.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kuwait International Airport to Almaty Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from KWI to ALA couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Kuwait International Airport to Almaty Airport.
Handy information about Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Kuwait International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81.62% of flights that take off from KWI arrive at their destination without delay.
Kuwait International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Kuwait. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Kuwait International Airport to Almaty Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near KWI:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
If you're arriving on a late Kuwait International Airport to Almaty Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near ALA:
Grab an Almaty Airport rental car and discover Almaty and beyond with your own wheels. AmiGo!, Hertz and Vladex are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Almaty Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from central Almaty. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Kuwait International Airport to Almaty Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Almaty. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Kuwait International Airport to Almaty Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Almaty, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KWI to ALA sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Sarkand is just one of the many cities in Kazakhstan waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Almaty. Around 338 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
Around 32 kilometres east of Almaty, Talghar is another essential stop in Kazakhstan. No visit is complete without checking out Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.