Travelling from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Semipalatinsk Airport (PLX): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Almaty Airport to Semipalatinsk Airport.
Pack your suitcase and choose from nine weekly Almaty Airport to Semipalatinsk Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your ALA to PLX flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd love to discover a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Almaty Airport to Semipalatinsk Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Shimkent Airport is a popular stop between ALA and PLX.
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Semipalatinsk Airport (PLX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Almaty Airport to Semipalatinsk Airport flight is ج.م. 2,429. A return ticket right now is ج.م. 3,585. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ALA to PLX if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Almaty Airport to Semipalatinsk Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from ALA to PLX.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Almaty Airport to Semipalatinsk Airport.
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
When it comes to Almaty Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Almaty Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Almaty. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near ALA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Almaty Airport to Semipalatinsk Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Semipalatinsk Airport (PLX)
Reserve a hotel near PLX if you're on a late Almaty Airport to Semipalatinsk Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Semipalatinsk Airport (PLX) to central Semipalatinsk
Semipalatinsk Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Semipalatinsk. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Semipalatinsk Airport (PLX)
June is the most popular month for flights from Almaty Airport to Semipalatinsk Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Semipalatinsk in September.
The warmest month in Semipalatinsk is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Almaty Airport to Semipalatinsk Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -27ºC and -5ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ALA to PLX around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've done Semipalatinsk, now it's time to explore more of Kazakhstan. Journey about 306 kilometres north-west to Pavlodar to check off its must-visit sights. From Pavlodar, Naberezhnaya Irtysha to Naberezhnaya (Embankment) and Aqmeshit Mosque, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Ust-Kamenogorsk is another standout destination in Kazakhstan and is around 177 kilometres east of Semipalatinsk. No trip is complete without experiencing Holy Trinity Monastery, Left bank complex and Kazakhstan Mountain.
