Travelling from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Almaty Airport is 5 hours 30 minutes.
Almaty is three hours behind Beijing and observes the UTC+5 timezone.
You can take your pick of ten weekly Beijing Capital Airport to Almaty Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your PEK to ALA flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Travelling to Almaty (and then exploring more of Kazakhstan!) is a breeze with FlyArystan. This popular airline has direct flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Almaty Airport.
FlyArystan is the top choice for travellers on this route.
FlyArystan is the most punctual carrier operating PEK to ALA flights, with 79.31% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Beijing Capital Airport to Almaty Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between PEK and ALA:
Incheon International Airport
Xi An Xianyang Airport
Urumqi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
250 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Beijing Capital Airport to Almaty Airport flight. A return flight starts at 440 €. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from PEK to ALA, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Almaty Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from PEK to ALA.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Almaty Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Capital Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from PEK reach their destination without delay.
Central Beijing to Beijing Capital Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near PEK. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Almaty Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
Consider staying in a hotel near ALA if you're taking a late Beijing Capital Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Explore without limits with a Almaty Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and experience more of Almaty and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Almaty Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Almaty. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Almaty Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Almaty in March.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Almaty Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PEK to ALA around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
