Travelling from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Zayed International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Almaty Airport to Zayed International Airport is 4 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Abu Dhabi is UTC+4, which is one hour behind Almaty.
There are six Almaty Airport to Zayed International Airport flights each week.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ALA to AUH flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Etihad Airways offers direct flights from Almaty Airport to Zayed International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Abu Dhabi — and maybe even more of the United Arab Emirates if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with Etihad Airways on this route.
Etihad Airways is the most punctual carrier operating ALA to AUH flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Almaty Airport to Zayed International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ALA and AUH:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Muscat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Rs33,617 is currently the best price for a one-way Almaty Airport to Zayed International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs99,447. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book one month before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ALA to AUH.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Almaty Airport to Zayed International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
71% of flights that depart Almaty Airport land at their destination on time.
Almaty Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Almaty. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Almaty Airport to Zayed International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near ALA:
Arriving at Zayed International Airport (AUH)
If you're landing on a late Almaty Airport to Zayed International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near AUH:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Zayed International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Alamo or Europcar and explore beyond Abu Dhabi's main sights.
To get the lowest possible price, reserve your ride from Zayed International Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices generally rise closer to the day of travel.
When to fly to Zayed International Airport (AUH)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Almaty Airport to Zayed International Airport. December is the most popular month to head to Abu Dhabi. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Almaty Airport to Zayed International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Abu Dhabi during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 30ºC and 42ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ALA to AUH sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Dubai is just one of the many places in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered once you've seen Abu Dhabi. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk.
Sharjah is another well-known destination in the United Arab Emirates and is around 145 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi. No trip is complete without seeing Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland.