Flying from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Ashgabat Airport (ASB): what you need to know
Ashgabat's timezone is UTC+5, making Ashgabat one hour behind Almaty.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your ALA to ASB flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Almaty Airport to Ashgabat Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between ALA and ASB include:
Dubai Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Ashgabat Airport (ASB)
Rs160,464 is currently the best price for a one-way Almaty Airport to Ashgabat Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs290,318. These prices can change depending on demand.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from ALA to ASB. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Almaty Airport to Ashgabat Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ALA to ASB by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Almaty Airport to Ashgabat Airport.
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
Of the departures from Almaty Airport, 61.23% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Almaty to Almaty Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Booked an early flight from Almaty Airport to Ashgabat Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near ALA:
Arriving at Ashgabat Airport (ASB)
Once your Almaty Airport to Ashgabat Airport flight has landed, relax at a hotel close by. Otel is a convenient option within easy reach of ASB.
Getting from Ashgabat Airport (ASB) to central Ashgabat
From Ashgabat Airport, Ashgabat is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Ashgabat Airport (ASB)
August is the busiest month for flights from Almaty Airport to Ashgabat Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Ashgabat in February.
Before locking in your flight from Almaty Airport to Ashgabat Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Ashgabat, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 39ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ALA to ASB in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of Turkmenistan
Mary is just one of the many cities in Turkmenistan waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Ashgabat. Around 306 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Bagtyyarlyk Seyilgahi, Memorial Square and Tebigat Seyilgahi.
Any trip through Turkmenistan wouldn't feel complete without exploring Balkanabat. Caravan Monument and Balkan Velayat Central Mosque are just a couple of highlights in this destination, which is about 386 kilometres north-west of Ashgabat.
