What is the ICAO code for Almaty Airport?

The ICAO code for Almaty Airport is UAAA.

Where is Almaty Airport located?

Almaty Airport (ALA) is located in Alma-ata, Kazakhstan.

What time zone is Almaty Airport in?

The local time zone at Almaty Airport (ALA) is Asia/Qyzylorda (GMT+5).

How many flights depart from Almaty Airport?

About 92 scheduled departures were counted at Almaty Airport (ALA) when flight schedules were last measured on September 4, 2026.

How early should I arrive at Almaty Airport?

For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.

Which airlines fly from Almaty Airport?

Based on the current departures board at Almaty Airport (ALA), scheduled flights are operated by Air Astana, Scat Air, FlyArystan, China Southern Airlines, and Air China.

On which days do flights depart from Almaty Airport?

As of the carrier timetable for July 27, 2026, daily flights from Almaty Airport serve 33 destinations. Another 39 are available only on selected days — for example Batumi on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Guangzhou on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Shanghai on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays.

Where can you fly nonstop from Almaty Airport?

Destinations on the current departures board at Almaty Airport (ALA) include Astana, Chimkent, Seoul, Aktau, Istanbul, and Dubai.

How can I see live flights at Almaty Airport?

The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for Almaty Airport (ALA). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.

ALA Almaty Airport

Local time

Almaty Airport (ALA) is an airport serving Alma-ata, Kazakhstan.

Updated 44 min ago · 63 departures on the board

22:40
CZ5098
Beijing(PKX)
On time
22:45
22:10
OZ578
Seoul(ICN)
Delayed by 35 m
22:45
GJ8218
Hangzhou(HGH)
On time
22:50
DV733
Astana(NQZ)
On time
23:10
KC955
Astana(NQZ)
On time
23:10
HY766
Tashkent(TAS)
On time
23:25
FS7333
Astana(NQZ)
On time
23:25
CA456
TFU
On time
23:40
ZE936
Busan(PUS)
On time
00:05
KC909
Seoul(ICN)
On time
00:15
KC931
Bangkok(BKK)
On time
00:30
DV718
Chimkent(CIT)
On time
00:40
DV730
Aktau(SCO)
On time
00:50
KC563
Phuket(HKT)
On time
00:50
NO768
Milano(MXP)
On time
01:10
22:05
KC193
Nha Trang(CXR)
Delayed by 3 h 5 m
01:30
XJ865
Bangkok(DMK)
On time
01:45
TK451
Istanbul(IST)
On time
02:35
J254
Baku(GYD)
On time
03:10
QR390
Doha(DOH)
On time
03:15
LH651
Frankfurt(FRA)
On time
03:30
G9254
Sharjah(SHJ)
On time
03:45
FZ1722
Dubai(DXB)
On time
03:55
KC8510
Astana(NQZ)
On time
04:10
S75504
Novosibirsk(OVB)
On time
04:50
WZ1074
Yekaterinburg(SVX)
On time
05:05
FZ1736
Dubai(DXB)
On time
05:20
DV703
Astana(NQZ)
On time
05:25
PC101
Istanbul(SAW)
On time
05:25
TK351
Istanbul(IST)
On time

Where flights from Almaty Airport do not go every day

Airlines fly daily to 33 destinations from Almaty Airport; another 39 are served only on certain days of the week. Most destinations are reachable on Friday (60); fewest on Monday (49).

Destination	Departure days	Departs
Batumi (BUS)KC	Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	03:20 and 2 more departures that week
Guangzhou (CAN)CZ · KC	Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun	20:40 / 21:15
Shanghai (PVG)KC · MU	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun	17:50 and 2 more departures that week
Frankfurt (FRA)LH · KC	Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun	03:15 / 11:45
Krasnoyarsk (KJA)FV	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	23:00 / 23:30
Istanbul (SAW)PC	Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	05:25
Yekaterinburg (SVX)WZ	Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun	04:50
Mumbai (BOM)KC	Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	23:35
Balkhash (BXH)DV	Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun	10:35 / 10:45
Zhezkazgan (DZN)DV	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun	09:05 and 2 more departures that week
Kuala Lumpur (KUL)D7	Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	19:00
Muscat (MCT)OV	Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	17:00
Urzhar (UZR)DV	Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat	07:00 / 14:00
Nha Trang (CXR)KC	Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun	22:05
Bangkok (DMK)XJ	Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat	01:30
London (LHR)KC	Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun	11:10 and 3 more departures that week
Minsk 2 (MSQ)B2 · DV	Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun	04:10 / 05:10
Petropavlosk (PPK)DV	Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun	11:10
Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)SM	Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun	06:50 / 10:15
Warsaw (WAW)LO	Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun	09:20

Another 19 destinations operate less often.

Carrier timetable as of July 27, 2026, for the current scheduling season. Individual charter and seasonal services may be missing or incomplete.

How do I get to and from Almaty Airport?

Almaty Airport is served by a mix of transport options: city buses and minibuses connect the airport with central districts, and numbered bus lines run to key metro and tram stops. Taxis and app-based ride-hailing services are widely available outside arrivals. Many travellers also use private car, hotel shuttles, or pre-booked transfers. Car rental desks are typically located at the terminal or nearby facilities for self-drive options.

How do the terminals work at Almaty Airport?

The airport has multiple terminal buildings handling both domestic and international flights; check your airline or booking for the specific terminal before travel. Terminals provide standard services such as airline check-in counters, baggage drop, security screening and passport control for international departures and arrivals. Connection procedures depend on whether you transfer between domestic and international services, so follow transfer signage and allow time to pass through security and immigration when required.

Tips for flying from Almaty Airport

Allow extra time for check-in and security, especially during peak holiday periods and winter when road conditions can slow transfers. Keep travel documents and any required visas or migration cards readily accessible for passport control. Dress warmly in cold months and be prepared for potential delays due to weather. Use official taxi ranks or trusted ride-hailing apps, confirm the terminal with your airline, and monitor flight status before leaving for the airport.

Frequently asked questions

The IATA airport code for Almaty Airport is ALA.