Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Almaty's timezone is UTC+6, making Almaty ten hours ahead of Washington DC.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your IAD to ALA flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Almaty Airport. These are the top stopovers between IAD and ALA:
Frankfurt Airport
Hamad International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
Right now, ج.م. 28,360 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 58,296. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from IAD to ALA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Almaty Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from IAD to ALA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Almaty Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
74.39% of flights that depart Washington Dulles International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Washington Dulles International Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 3 hours 25 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near IAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Almaty Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
Reserve a hotel near ALA if you're on a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up an Almaty Airport rental car and explore Almaty and beyond with your own wheels. AmiGo!, Hertz and Vladex are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Almaty Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Almaty. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Almaty Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Almaty. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Almaty Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Almaty, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from IAD to ALA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -16ºC and 3ºC on average.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've done Almaty, now it's time to explore other corners of Kazakhstan. Travel around 338 kilometres north-east to Sarkand to tick off its top sights. From Park Zhastar to Dom Slavy and Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Talghar is another standout destination in Kazakhstan and is around 32 kilometres east of Almaty. No journey is complete without experiencing Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.
