Find Cheap Flights from Almaty to Istanbul (ALA - IST)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Almaty to Istanbul and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$384	Pegasus Nonstop 7 hr Fri, Jun 26 — Thu, Jul 2	The cheapest round-trip flight from Almaty to Istanbul is currently $384
Cheapest one-way flight	$195	Pegasus Nonstop 7 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Almaty to Istanbul is currently $195
Last-minute weekend getaway	$531	Azerbaijan Airlines 1 stop 22 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Almaty to Istanbul is currently $531
Cheapest business class flights	$877	Azerbaijan Airlines 1 stop 12 hr Thu, May 14 — Wed, May 20	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Almaty to Istanbul is currently $877

Fastest flight	6 hr 5 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Almaty to Istanbul takes 6 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Almaty to Istanbul is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $275–375
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $395–520

Popular airlines from Almaty to Istanbul

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $423

Typical price: $425–980

18 weekly nonstop flights

ALA - IST Every day
Air Astana

Nonstop

from $442

Typical price: $410–620

7 weekly nonstop flights

ALA - IST Every day

52 weekly connecting flights

ALA - IST Every day
Pegasus

Nonstop

from $384

Typical price: $320–580

5 weekly nonstop flights

ALA - SAW Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun

112 weekly connecting flights

ALA - IST, SAW Every Mon, Fri
AJet

from $366

Typical price: $325–530

156 weekly connecting flights

ALA - SAW Every Mon, Fri
Azerbaijan Airlines

from $469

Typical price: $410–690

29 weekly connecting flights

ALA - IST, SAW Every day
Uzbekistan

27 weekly connecting flights

ALA - IST Every day

Popular airports near Almaty

Almaty International Airport (ALA)

Almaty Kazakhstan 38 min 11 mi

Popular airports near Istanbul

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Türkiye 46 min 21 mi
Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)

Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 31 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Almaty to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Almaty to Istanbul are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $275 to $375.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Almaty to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $384. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $195.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Almaty to Istanbul is $423, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Air Astana flight from Almaty to Istanbul is $442, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Almaty to Istanbul is $384, flying from Jun 26 to Jul 2.
The cheapest AJet flight from Almaty to Istanbul is $366, flying from Jul 24 to Aug 1.
The cheapest Azerbaijan Airlines flight from Almaty to Istanbul is $469, flying from May 14 to May 21.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Almaty to Istanbul starts at $384 from Fri, Jun 26 to Thu, Jul 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $195 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

6 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Almaty to Istanbul.

Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Almaty to Istanbul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Almaty to Istanbul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Almaty to Istanbul.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 18 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

In terms of flights, AJet is the most popular. AJet offers 156 connecting flights per week. AJet flies from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .

Other popular airlines flying from Almaty to Istanbul are:

Air Astana offers 7 nonstop flights and 52 connecting flights per week. Air Astana flies from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
Pegasus offers 5 nonstop flights and 112 connecting flights per week. Pegasus flies from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
Azerbaijan Airlines offers 29 connecting flights per week. Azerbaijan Airlines flies from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
Uzbekistan offers 27 connecting flights per week. Uzbekistan flies from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Almaty and Istanbul.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Almaty to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $384. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $195.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Almaty to Istanbul is $423, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Air Astana flight from Almaty to Istanbul is $442, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Almaty to Istanbul is $384, flying from Jun 26 to Jul 2.
The cheapest AJet flight from Almaty to Istanbul is $366, flying from Jul 24 to Aug 1.
The cheapest Azerbaijan Airlines flight from Almaty to Istanbul is $469, flying from May 14 to May 21.

Turkish Airlines, Air Astana and Pegasus fly direct from Almaty to Istanbul.

There are 18 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Almaty to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Air Astana direct flights from Almaty to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 5 Pegasus direct flights from Almaty to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Almaty and Istanbul at price $531 is offered by Azerbaijan Airlines from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

Turkish Airlines, Air Astana and Pegasus fly direct from Almaty to Istanbul.

There are 18 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Almaty to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Air Astana direct flights from Almaty to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 5 Pegasus direct flights from Almaty to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Almaty to Istanbul on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Almaty and Istanbul start at $384 from Fri, Jun 26 to Thu, Jul 2 with Pegasus.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Almaty to Istanbul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Almaty and Istanbul start at $877 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 20 with Azerbaijan Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Almaty and Istanbul start at $384 from Fri, Jun 26 to Thu, Jul 2.

To book business class trips from Almaty to Istanbul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Almaty and Istanbul starts at $531 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Azerbaijan Airlines.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Almaty and Istanbul at price $531 is offered by Azerbaijan Airlines from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Almaty to Istanbul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.