Travelling from Semipalatinsk Airport (PLX) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Semipalatinsk Airport to Almaty Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Semipalatinsk and Almaty are in the same timezone, UTC+5.
Every week, there are nine Semipalatinsk Airport to Almaty Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your PLX to ALA flight.
Flying during a peak time like June? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd love to tour a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Semipalatinsk Airport to Almaty Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Shimkent Airport is a well-known stop between PLX and ALA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Semipalatinsk Airport (PLX) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
Currently, 37 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Semipalatinsk Airport to Almaty Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 69 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from PLX to ALA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Semipalatinsk Airport to Almaty Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Semipalatinsk Airport to Almaty Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Semipalatinsk Airport (PLX)
To reach Semipalatinsk Airport from central Semipalatinsk, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near PLX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Semipalatinsk Airport to Almaty Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Semipalatinsk Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ALA instead:
Explore without limits with a Almaty Airport rental car. Book your wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and discover more of Almaty and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Almaty Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
From Almaty Airport, Almaty is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Semipalatinsk Airport to Almaty Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Almaty in March.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Semipalatinsk Airport to Almaty Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PLX to ALA around that time if you like cooler conditions.
