Flying from Phoenix to Almaty International Airport (ALA): What you need to know
Almaty International Airport is located in Almaty. The city runs on the UTC+5 timezone and is 12 hours ahead of Phoenix.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Phoenix to ALA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
March is a busy month for air travel. If you're heading away then or during a major holiday like Thanksgiving or Christmas, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
PHX is around 5 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Phoenix to Almaty International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from PHX arrive at their destination without delay.
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Phoenix to AZA in around 1 hour 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport the day before your Phoenix to ALA flight:
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 82% of flights leaving here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
AZA is located at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Almaty International Airport (ALA)
If you have a late flight from Phoenix to Almaty International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near ALA:
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Phoenix to Almaty International Airport flight.
Getting from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
From Almaty International Airport, central Almaty is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Almaty International Airport (ALA)
Currently, ج.م. 30,243 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Almaty International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 72,981. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Phoenix to ALA, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Phoenix to Almaty International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Almaty International Airport (ALA)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Phoenix to Almaty International Airport (ALA). January is the busiest month to travel to Almaty. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in December.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Phoenix to ALA plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between -16ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Almaty International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Almaty
Once you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Almaty International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Almaty:
Your Almaty trip should come with a side of sightseeing. Highlights that belong on your itinerary include Ascension Cathedral, Abay Kazakh State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre and Smotrovaya.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Almaty is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Kazakhstan just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres east of Almaty, a trip to Zharkent will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Zharkent Mosque, Muzey Izobrazitel'nogo Iskusstva Im.a.kasteyeva and Central Mosque.
Your trip through Kazakhstan wouldn't be complete without visiting Tekeli. Ushchel'ye Cherkasay and Soldatskoye Ushchel'ye are among the highlights in this well-known destination, which is around 225 kilometres northeast of Almaty.
