Flights from Istanbul Airport IST to Almaty Airport ALA

We've found the cheapest flights to Almaty

Returns from £249.52

One-way from £128.71

Flying from Istanbul Airport to Almaty is relatively easy as there are 5 who offer direct flights. These airliners include SCAT, AirSERBIA, EgyptAir, Air Astana and Turkish Airlines. When travelling from Istanbul Airport you will cover about 2,437 miles before you reach Almaty. This journey will take 5 Hours 25 Minutes.

The most expensive flight prices are typically at weekends and daytime flights. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.

The time zone at Almaty is different from Istanbul Airport, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.

For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Istanbul Airport to Almaty, please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Turkish Airlines546555500:4521:55VIEW FLIGHTS
Air Astana333332200:4521:55VIEW FLIGHTS
EgyptAir222221100:4520:15VIEW FLIGHTS
AirSERBIA111111020:1520:15VIEW FLIGHTS
SCAT011010122:0022:00VIEW FLIGHTS

Most people choose to fly with Turkish Airlines. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers TK350, TK352, TK6220 and TK6230 with times between 00:45 and 21:55.

If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for Turkish Airlines at thy.com. You will be able to find the latest availability, prices and make your booking online.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
00:45
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS9300
Turkish AirlinesTK352
Air AstanaKC1352
02:05
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6786
17:55
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6230
20:15
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS9298
AirSERBIAJU8290
Turkish AirlinesTK350
Air AstanaKC1350
21:55
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK8800
Air AstanaKC912
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Tuesday
00:45
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS9300
Turkish AirlinesTK352
Air AstanaKC1352
06:25
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6526
20:15
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS9298
AirSERBIAJU8290
Turkish AirlinesTK350
Air AstanaKC1350
21:55
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK8800
Air AstanaKC912
22:00
AirlineFlight  No
SCATDV494
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Wednesday
00:45
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS9300
Turkish AirlinesTK352
Air AstanaKC1352
04:05
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6780
08:15
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6524
20:00
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6230
20:15
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS9298
AirSERBIAJU8290
Turkish AirlinesTK350
Air AstanaKC1350
21:55
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK8800
Air AstanaKC912
22:00
AirlineFlight  No
SCATDV494
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Thursday
00:45
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS9300
Turkish AirlinesTK352
Air AstanaKC1352
02:05
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6784
03:25
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6494
20:15
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS9298
AirSERBIAJU8290
Turkish AirlinesTK350
Air AstanaKC1350
21:55
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK8800
Air AstanaKC912
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Friday
00:45
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS9300
Turkish AirlinesTK352
Air AstanaKC1352
02:05
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6788
06:40
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6780
20:15
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS9298
AirSERBIAJU8290
Turkish AirlinesTK350
Air AstanaKC1350
21:55
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK8800
Air AstanaKC912
22:00
AirlineFlight  No
SCATDV494
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Saturday
02:05
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6784
08:50
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6224
09:00
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6516
20:15
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS9298
AirSERBIAJU8290
Turkish AirlinesTK350
Air AstanaKC1350
21:55
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK8800
Air AstanaKC912
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Sunday
00:45
AirlineFlight  No
EgyptAirMS9300
Turkish AirlinesTK352
Air AstanaKC1352
05:15
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6782
08:40
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6220
09:55
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK6521
20:15
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK350
21:55
AirlineFlight  No
Air AstanaKC912
22:00
AirlineFlight  No
SCATDV494
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If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Almaty. You can see full details of these below.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen to Almaty05 Hours 23 Minutes

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Flight Price FAQ - Istanbul (IST) to Almaty (ALA)

DIRECT Pegasus Airlines
What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Istanbul IST to Almaty ALA?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Istanbul IST to Almaty ALA is £128.71 ($163 €149.62)
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DIRECT Pegasus Airlines
What is the cheapest direct return flight from Istanbul IST to Almaty ALA?
The cheapest direct return flight from Istanbul IST to Almaty ALA is £249.52 ($316 €290.06)
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1+ STOP(S)
What is the cheapest flight one way from Istanbul IST to Almaty ALA?
The cheapest flight one way from Istanbul IST to Almaty ALA is £101.86 ($129 €118.41)
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1+ STOP(S)
What is the cheapest return flight from Istanbul IST to Almaty ALA?
The cheapest return flight from Istanbul IST to Almaty ALA is £219.51 ($278 €255.18)
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Flight Info FAQ - Istanbul (IST) to Almaty (ALA)

Who flies from Istanbul to Almaty?
The following airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Almaty (ALA): Air Astana, AirSERBIA, EgyptAir, SCAT, Turkish Airlines.
How far is the flight from Istanbul to Almaty?
The flight from Istanbul to Almaty is 3,921KM or 2,437 miles.
How long does the flight from Istanbul to Almaty to take?
The flight from Istanbul to Almaty takes 5 Hours 25 Minutes.

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