Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Almaty Airport.
The timezone in Almaty is UTC+6, which is two hours ahead of Dubai.
Choose from 120 weekly Dubai Airport to Almaty Airport flights. The 12:00 departure with flydubai is the earliest flight you can take. Flydubai operates the latest service of the day at 22:55.
To ensure you get on your DXB to ALA flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flydubai is your ticket to exploring Almaty (and maybe even some other great corners of Kazakhstan!). Browse the direct flights from Dubai Airport to Almaty Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most travellers choose to travel with flydubai on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates DXB to ALA flights is flydubai. Its services land as scheduled 71.01% of the time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to Almaty Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between DXB and ALA include:
Muscat International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Tashkent International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
ج.م. 8,012 is the lowest price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Almaty Airport flight. A return flight starts from ج.م. 14,252. These fares can change depending on demand.
Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DXB to ALA.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Almaty Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Dubai Airport to Almaty Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai Airport, 74.31% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near DXB. Whether you're taking an early flight from Dubai Airport to Almaty Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
If you're landing on a late Dubai Airport to Almaty Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near ALA:
Travel at your own speed with an Almaty Airport rental car. Book your wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and see more of Almaty and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Almaty Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport to central Almaty has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Dubai Airport to Almaty Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Almaty in February.
Lock in your flight from Dubai Airport to Almaty Airport for July if you'd like to go to Almaty during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -16ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DXB to ALA sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Sarkand is just one of the many cities in Kazakhstan waiting to be explored once you've seen Almaty. Around 338 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
Talghar is another sought-after destination in Kazakhstan and is around 32 kilometres east of Almaty. No journey is complete without seeing Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.