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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$245	AJet 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Dec 11 — Fri, Dec 19	The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Almaty is currently $245
Cheapest one-way flight	$128	Pegasus Nonstop 6 hr Wed, Jan 28	The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Almaty is currently $128
Cheapest nonstop flights	$272	Pegasus Nonstop 6 hr Mon, Dec 1 — Sun, Dec 7	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Istanbul to Almaty is currently $272
Last-minute weekend getaway	$310	Pegasus Nonstop 6 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Mon, Nov 24	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Almaty is currently $310
Cheapest business class flights	$993	Azerbaijan Airlines 1 stop 13 hr Fri, Jan 23 — Sun, Feb 1	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Almaty is currently $993

Fastest flight	4 hr 25 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Istanbul to Almaty takes 4 hr 25 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 Istanbul to Almaty is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $220–295
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $325–425

Popular airlines from Istanbul to Almaty

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $363

Typical price: $375–880

14 weekly nonstop flights

IST - ALA Every day
Pegasus

Nonstop

from $272

Typical price: $265–490

5 weekly nonstop flights

SAW - ALA Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

71 weekly connecting flights

IST, SAW - ALA Every Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun
Air Astana

Nonstop

from $360

Typical price: $335–520

4 weekly nonstop flights

IST - ALA Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

37 weekly connecting flights

IST - ALA Every Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
AJet

from $245

Typical price: $255–425

140 weekly connecting flights

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

Typical price: $770–1,050

46 weekly connecting flights

IST, SAW - ALA Every day
Uzbekistan

Typical price: $420–550

39 weekly connecting flights

IST - ALA Every day

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 23 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 34 min 56 mi

Popular airports near Almaty

Almaty International Airport (ALA)

Almaty Kazakhstan 37 min 11 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Almaty

When are the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to Almaty?

The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Almaty are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $220 to $295.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Almaty?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Almaty recently found on Google Flights was with AJet from $245. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $128.

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

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Almaty is $363, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 18.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Istanbul to Almaty is $272, flying from Dec 1 to Dec 7.
The cheapest Air Astana flight from Istanbul to Almaty is $360, flying from Feb 13 to Feb 19.
The cheapest AJet flight from Istanbul to Almaty is $245, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 12.

What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Almaty?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Almaty starts at $245 from Thu, Dec 11 to Fri, Dec 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $128 and departs on Wed, Jan 28.

How long does it take to fly from Istanbul to Almaty?

4 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Istanbul to Almaty.

When should you fly to Almaty, Kazakhstan?

Almaty has warm summers (Jun–Sep) and cold winters (Nov–Feb). The most popular travel period is Jul–Aug. Nauryz (Kazakh New Year, Mar) is one of the city's biggest events, featuring equestrian demonstrations, and traditional music and dance performances. Other important Kazakh holidays are Victory Day (May), honoring World War II history, Constitution Day (Aug) and Independence Day (Dec). The city's International Jazz Festival takes place in Apr.

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Istanbul to Almaty?

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to Almaty.
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 is the best airline to fly from Istanbul to Almaty?

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Istanbul to Almaty 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 Istanbul to Almaty.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 14 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) .

In terms of flights, AJet is the most popular. AJet offers 140 connecting flights per week. AJet flies from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Almaty are:

Pegasus offers 5 nonstop flights and 71 connecting flights per week. Pegasus flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) .
Air Astana offers 4 nonstop flights and 37 connecting flights per week. Air Astana flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) .
flydubai offers 46 connecting flights per week. flydubai flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) , Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) .
Uzbekistan offers 39 connecting flights per week. Uzbekistan flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) .

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

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Almaty?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Almaty recently found on Google Flights was with AJet from $245. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $128.

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

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Almaty is $363, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 18.
The cheapest Pegasus flight from Istanbul to Almaty is $272, flying from Dec 1 to Dec 7.
The cheapest Air Astana flight from Istanbul to Almaty is $360, flying from Feb 13 to Feb 19.
The cheapest AJet flight from Istanbul to Almaty is $245, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 12.

Which airlines have direct flights from Istanbul to Almaty?

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

There are 14 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Almaty per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 5 Pegasus direct flights from Istanbul to Almaty per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
There are 4 Air Astana direct flights from Istanbul to Almaty per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

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

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Istanbul to Almaty?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Almaty at price $310 is offered by Pegasus from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24.

Which airlines have direct flights from Istanbul to Almaty?

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

There are 14 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Almaty per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 5 Pegasus direct flights from Istanbul to Almaty per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
There are 4 Air Astana direct flights from Istanbul to Almaty per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

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

When are direct flights from Istanbul to Almaty available?

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

What are the cheapest direct flights from Istanbul to Almaty?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Istanbul and Almaty start at $272 from Mon, Dec 1 to Sun, Dec 7 with Pegasus.

How can I find nonstop flights from Istanbul to Almaty?

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

What are the cheapest business class flights from Istanbul to Almaty?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Almaty start at $993 from Fri, Jan 23 to Sun, Feb 1 with Azerbaijan Airlines.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Istanbul to Almaty?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Almaty start at $245 from Thu, Dec 11 to Fri, Dec 19.

How can I book business class trips from Istanbul to Almaty?

To book business class trips from Istanbul to Almaty, 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.

Are there any last-minute deals from Istanbul to Almaty next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Istanbul and Almaty starts at $310 from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24 with Pegasus.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Istanbul to Almaty?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Almaty at price $310 is offered by Pegasus from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Almaty?

To find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Almaty, 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.