Flying from Milan to Almaty Airport (ALA): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from Milan to Almaty Airport (ALA), there's a good range of airports you can start your trip from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are Milan's main terminals.
7 hours 5 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Milan to Almaty Airport flight.
Almaty Airport is located in Almaty. The city follows the UTC+6 timezone and is five hours ahead of Milan.
Choose from 3 direct flights a week between Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Almaty Airport (ALA). This is the busiest route, with Neos offering a 12:30pm departure from MXP to ALA.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Milan to ALA. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Milan to Almaty Airport (ALA) operate out of this terminal.
Neos is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Milan to Almaty Airport departing from MXP.
The most frequently booked airline between MXP and ALA is Neos.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Milan to ALA. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
MXP is around 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Milan to Almaty Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Milano Malpensa Airport:
Of the departures from Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% arrive on time at their destination.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Milan to Almaty Airport. Check out these connections between Orio al Serio International Airport and ALA:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Heraklion Airport (HER)
With public transport, you can travel from central Milan to BGY in around 2 hours 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 64 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Orio al Serio International Airport the day before your Milan to ALA flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.49%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Whether just for an hour or several days, a stopover can make your journey feel more relaxed and effortless. When jetting out of Milano Linate Airport (LIN), you can book a plane ticket from Milan to Almaty Airport (ALA) with a stop at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
From the centre of Milan, LIN is around 11 kilometres away. It takes roughly 30 minutes to arrive by car and 45 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Milan to Almaty Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Milano Linate Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:
Flights that leave from LIN arrive at their destination on schedule 79.56% of the time.
About Almaty Airport (ALA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Milan to Almaty Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near ALA:
Explore without limits with an Almaty Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and find adventure across Almaty and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Milan to Almaty Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Almaty Airport (ALA)
Currently, 135 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Almaty Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 299 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Milan to ALA.
June is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Milan to Almaty Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Almaty Airport (ALA)
Think about your travel style when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to visit Almaty. July is when most people book flights from Milan to Almaty Airport (ALA), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
Lock in a Milan to ALA plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Almaty to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has temperatures of between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Milan to Almaty Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Almaty
Start your Almaty trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Milan to Almaty Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Your Almaty visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions worth exploring include Zenkov Cathedral, Charyn Canyon and Kazan Cathedral.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Almaty has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Kazakhstan you'll want to see. About 257 kilometres east of Almaty, a visit to Zharkent will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Zharkent Mosque, The Orthodox Church in Zharkent and Muzey Izobrazitel'nogo Iskusstva Im.a.kasteyeva.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Kazakhstan, head for Tekeli, about 225 kilometres north-east of Almaty. Kora Gorge, Mosque and Fontan Na Ploshchadi are the start of reasons to visit.
