Travelling from Colombo to Almaty Airport (ALA): What you need to know
Colombo's main base, Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Colombo to Almaty Airport (ALA).
The timezone in Almaty is UTC+6, which is 30 minutes ahead of Colombo. Almaty Airport is located in Almaty.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Colombo to ALA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
In high season, allow for longer wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Colombo, RML can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Colombo Ratmalana Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Colombo to Almaty Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Colombo to Almaty Airport, here's where you can stop when setting off from Bandaranaike International Airport:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
CMB is around 32 kilometres from central Colombo. It'll take 40 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Colombo to ALA flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Bandaranaike International Airport:
75.71% of flights taking off from Bandaranaike International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Almaty Airport (ALA)
Have a late flight from Colombo to Almaty Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near ALA and be in snooze mode sooner:
Hit the road running by picking up an Almaty Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and explore beyond Almaty's main sights.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around two weeks before your Colombo to Almaty Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Almaty Airport (ALA)
Right now, Rs65,815 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Almaty Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs149,760. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Colombo to ALA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Affordable Colombo to Almaty Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Almaty Airport (ALA)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Colombo to Almaty Airport (ALA). July is the most popular month to visit Almaty. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in February.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 32ºC. Book your Colombo to ALA flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Almaty Airport in January when temperatures are between -16ºC and 3ºC.
More about Almaty
Start your Almaty trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Colombo to Almaty Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Your Almaty visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions you won't want to miss include Zenkov Cathedral, Charyn Canyon and Kazan Cathedral.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Zharkent is just one of the many cities in Kazakhstan waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Almaty. Around 257 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Zharkent Mosque, The Orthodox Church in Zharkent and Muzey Izobrazitel'nogo Iskusstva Im.a.kasteyeva.
Around 225 kilometres north-east of Almaty, Tekeli is another essential stop in Kazakhstan. Start your sightseeing at Kora Gorge, Mosque and Fontan Na Ploshchadi.