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 84 scheduled departures were counted at Almaty Airport (ALA) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 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, AYN, Scat Air, Turkish Airlines, and Rossiya Airlines.

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, and Sundays, Guangzhou on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and Shanghai on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

Where can you fly nonstop from Almaty Airport?

Destinations on the current departures board at Almaty Airport (ALA) include Karaganda, Istanbul, Kostanay, Chimkent, Antalya, and Urumqi.

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 1 h ago · 63 departures on the board

08:20
DV706
Chimkent(CIT)
On time
08:40
KC915
Antalya(AYT)
On time
08:50
AYN 7125
Karaganda(KGF)
On time
08:50
KC141
Tbilisi(TBS)
On time
08:50
KC1315
Karaganda(KGF)
On time
08:50
FV6532
St. Petersburg(LED)
On time
09:08
08:55
TK353
Istanbul(IST)
Gate 205B
On time
09:10
DV769
Atyrau(GUW)
On time
09:35
CZ6076
Urumqi(URC)
On time
09:35
KC127
Tashkent(TAS)
On time
09:35
AYN 7177
Aktau(SCO)
On time
10:10
09:40
LO198
Warsaw(WAW)
Delayed by 30m

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About ALA Airport

Almaty Airport (ALA) is Kazakhstan’s largest international gateway, serving both domestic and long-haul routes from a modern terminal complex that handles millions of passengers annually. The airport is a base for Kazakh carriers such as Air Astana and SCAT Airlines, offering frequent departures to domestic cities and popular international destinations across Russia, Central Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Travelers can consult the online flight board on the airport website for real-time arrivals and departures, find amenities like shops and lounges, and access ground transportation links including taxis, buses and car rentals for onward travel.

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 +2
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 +2
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 +2
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 +3
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.