Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Almaty is four hours ahead of Athens and observes the UTC+6 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ATH to ALA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Almaty Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between ATH and ALA include:
Heraklion Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
Currently, ج.م. 7,859 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 17,273. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from ATH to ALA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Almaty Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ATH to ALA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Almaty Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Of all flights departing from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, 77.19% land on schedule at their destination.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Athens. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Almaty Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to ATH:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
If you're landing on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Almaty Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near ALA:
Travel at your own pace with an Almaty Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and venture far and wide through Almaty and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Almaty Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Almaty. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Almaty Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Almaty in February.
Book your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Almaty Airport for July if you want to explore Almaty during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ATH to ALA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -16ºC and 3ºC on average.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Sarkand is just one of the many places in Kazakhstan waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Almaty. Around 338 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
Talghar is another well-known destination in Kazakhstan and is around 32 kilometres east of Almaty. No journey is complete without dropping by Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.
