Travelling from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Almaty is six hours behind Sydney and is in the UTC+5 timezone.
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 SYD to ALA flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sydney Airport to Almaty Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SYD and ALA include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Zayed International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
At the moment, 394 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sydney Airport to Almaty Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 780 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from SYD to ALA, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Sydney Airport to Almaty Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SYD to ALA.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sydney Airport to Almaty Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sydney Airport (SYD)
66% of flights that leave from Sydney Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Sydney Airport from central Sydney, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Sydney Airport to Almaty Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to SYD:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
If you're landing on a late Sydney Airport to Almaty Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near ALA:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Almaty Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and experience the lesser-explored corners of Almaty and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Almaty Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Almaty. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney Airport to Almaty Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Almaty based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Sydney Airport to Almaty Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SYD to ALA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.