Travelling from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Hamad International Airport (DOH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Almaty Airport to Hamad International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours.
Doha's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Doha three hours behind Almaty.
Flights from ALA to DOH start at 03:00 — the first with Qatar Airways. The last service of the day is at 10:25 with Qatar Airways. In total, there are 18 weekly Almaty Airport to Hamad International Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ALA to DOH flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Doha (and then discovering more of Qatar!) is a breeze with Qatar Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from Almaty Airport to Hamad International Airport.
Qatar Airways has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Qatar Airways is the most punctual carrier operating ALA to DOH flights. An impressive 95.77% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Almaty Airport to Hamad International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ALA and DOH:
Sharjah International Airport
Dubai Airport
Tashkent International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Almaty Airport to Hamad International Airport flight is Rs40,709. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs111,902. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ALA to DOH.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Almaty Airport to Hamad International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
Of all flights leaving Almaty Airport, 61.23% land on schedule at their destination.
Almaty Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Almaty. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Almaty Airport to Hamad International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near ALA:
Arriving at Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Almaty Airport to Hamad International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DOH instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Hamad International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from SAFETY RENT A CAR, Alamo or Budget and discover more of Doha and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Hamad International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to central Doha
Hamad International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Doha. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Almaty Airport to Hamad International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Doha in April.
When booking your flight from Almaty Airport to Hamad International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Doha, with temperatures ranging from 31ºC to 42ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ALA to DOH in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC and 23ºC then.
Explore more of Qatar
Ar Rayyan is just one of the many places in Qatar waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Doha. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Green Spine, Barwa Roadside Park and Al Tamyoz HMC camp.
Umm Şalāl Muḩammad is another standout destination in Qatar and is around 19 kilometres north-west of Doha. No journey is complete without experiencing Mosque (1106), Sheikh Nasser bin Jassem al-Thani Mosque and Mosque 1333(م.س ١٣٣٣).
