Flying from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Osh Airport (OSS): what you need to know
Almaty and Osh are both in the UTC+6 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
To ensure you get on your ALA to OSS flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd love to visit a new city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Almaty Airport to Osh Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport is a sought-after stop between ALA and OSS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Osh Airport (OSS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Almaty Airport to Osh Airport flight is Rs16,084. A return fare is currently Rs35,089. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ALA to OSS if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Almaty Airport to Osh Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from ALA to OSS by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Almaty Airport to Osh Airport.
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
When it comes to Almaty Airport's on-time performance, data shows 61.23% of flights complete their journey on time.
Almaty Airport is about 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.
Have an early flight from Almaty Airport to Osh Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near ALA:
Arriving at Osh Airport (OSS)
Stay moments from the runway if you're touching down on a late Almaty Airport to Osh Airport flight. ORIENT is a comfortable option near OSS. Or check in and recharge your batteries at Sunny Hostel before continuing to your final destination.
Getting from Osh Airport (OSS) to central Osh
From Osh Airport, Osh is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Osh Airport (OSS)
October is the busiest month for flights from Almaty Airport to Osh Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Osh in April.
Before locking in your flight from Almaty Airport to Osh Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Osh, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 36ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ALA to OSS sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek is just one of the many cities in Kyrgyzstan waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Osh. Around 306 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Tikhiy Ugolok, Londonskaya Telefonnaya Budka and Iskhak Razzakov's House Museum.
Around 48 kilometres north of Osh, Jalal-Abad is another essential stop in Kyrgyzstan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Mechet' Bilal, Zhenish Seyi Bagy and Jalal-Abad Historical Museum.