Flying from Atyrau Airport (GUW) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Atyrau Airport to Almaty Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Almaty's timezone is UTC+5, which is the same as Atyrau.
Pack your suitcase and choose from 27 weekly Atyrau Airport to Almaty Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your GUW to ALA flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Atyrau Airport to Almaty Airport. When you're ready to start your Almaty adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of Kazakhstan:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is FlyArystan.
Scat Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for GUW to ALA flights, with 88.0% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Atyrau Airport to Almaty Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between GUW and ALA:
Shimkent Airport
Aktau Airport
Aktobe Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Atyrau Airport (GUW) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Atyrau Airport to Almaty Airport flight is Rs22,251. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs43,125. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from GUW to ALA, reserve your trip three months ahead of your planned departure.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Atyrau Airport to Almaty Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from GUW to ALA.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Atyrau Airport to Almaty Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Atyrau Airport (GUW)
Of the departures from Atyrau Airport, 79% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Atyrau to Atyrau Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near GUW? If you're boarding an early flight from Atyrau Airport to Almaty Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
If you're arriving on a late Atyrau Airport to Almaty Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near ALA:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Almaty Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and explore beyond Almaty's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Almaty Airport about two weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Atyrau Airport to Almaty Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Almaty. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Atyrau Airport to Almaty Airport for July if you'd like to go to Almaty during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -16ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from GUW to ALA sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
