Travelling from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Almaty Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 50 minutes.
Almaty is one hour behind Bangkok and follows the UTC+6 timezone.
Every week, there are nine Suvarnabhumi Airport to Almaty Airport flights. If you'd like to get going early, go for the 10:00 Air Astana flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 10:15 with Air Astana.
Your BKK to ALA flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Air Astana is your gateway to discovering Almaty (and maybe even some other great parts of Kazakhstan!). Browse the direct flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Almaty Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Air Astana.
Among carriers operating BKK to ALA flights, Air Astana has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Almaty Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between BKK and ALA:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Phuket International Airport
Muscat International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
At the moment, Rs67,298 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Almaty Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs141,366. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book seven months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BKK to ALA.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Almaty Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BKK to ALA.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Almaty Airport.
Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Of the flights that depart from Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% land on time at their destination.
Suvarnabhumi Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near BKK. Whether you're taking an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Almaty Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Suvarnabhumi Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ALA instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Almaty Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex to explore Almaty and beyond.
Booking your ride from Almaty Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
From Almaty Airport, Almaty is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The quietest month for a flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Almaty Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Almaty based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Almaty Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Almaty, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -16ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BKK to ALA around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Sarkand is just one of the many places in Kazakhstan waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Almaty. Around 338 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
Talghar is another standout destination in Kazakhstan and is around 32 kilometres east of Almaty. No trip is complete without dropping by Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.