Travelling from Oslo to Almaty Airport (ALA): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports where your trip can begin in Oslo. Explore your options departing from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) or Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) when planning your flight from Oslo to Almaty Airport (ALA).
The timezone in Almaty is UTC+6, which is five hours ahead of Oslo. Almaty Airport is located in Almaty.
To ensure you catch your flight from Oslo to ALA, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Oslo to ALA with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between OSL and ALA include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The journey from central Oslo to OSL takes around 30 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel near Oslo Airport Gardermoen? If you're catching an early flight from Oslo to Almaty Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Oslo Airport Gardermoen, 71.98% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
On public transport, you can travel from central Oslo to TRF in about 2 hours 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 121 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Oslo to ALA flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Torp Sandefjord Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Torp Sandefjord Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 66.77%.
About Almaty Airport (ALA)
If you have a late flight from Oslo to Almaty Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near ALA:
Explore without limits with an Almaty Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and venture far and wide through Almaty and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Oslo to Almaty Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo to Almaty Airport (ALA)
Right now, ج.م. 10,435 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Oslo to Almaty Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 22,874. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Oslo to ALA. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Oslo to Almaty Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Oslo to Almaty Airport (ALA)
February is the quietest month for flights from Oslo to Almaty Airport (ALA), while July is the most popular. Work out the best time to go to Almaty based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in an Oslo to ALA flight ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Almaty to range from 12ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Oslo to Almaty Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -16ºC and 3ºC.
More about Almaty
Start your Almaty trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Oslo to Almaty Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Zenkov Cathedral and Charyn Canyon are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Almaty itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Kazan Cathedral.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've seen Almaty, now it's time to discover other corners of Kazakhstan. Journey about 257 kilometres east to Zharkent to tick off its leading attractions. From Zharkent Mosque to The Orthodox Church in Zharkent and Muzey Izobrazitel'nogo Iskusstva Im.a.kasteyeva, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Tekeli is another sought-after destination in Kazakhstan and is around 225 kilometres north-east of Almaty. No journey is complete without a visit to Kora Gorge, Mosque and Fontan Na Ploshchadi.
