Flying from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Almaty is five hours ahead of Geneva and is in the UTC+6 timezone.
To ensure you get on your GVA to ALA flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month like March? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Geneve Airport to Almaty Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between GVA and ALA include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Antalya Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
At the moment, Rs48,688 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Geneve Airport to Almaty Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs109,670. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from GVA to ALA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Geneve Airport to Almaty Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from GVA to ALA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Geneve Airport to Almaty Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Geneve Airport (GVA)
Of the departures from Geneve Airport, 65.81% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Geneva to Geneve Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to GVA? If you've booked an early flight from Geneve Airport to Almaty Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
If you're getting in on a late Geneve Airport to Almaty Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near ALA:
Grab an Almaty Airport rental car and explore Almaty and beyond with your own set of wheels. AmiGo!, Hertz and Vladex are leading providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Almaty Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
From Almaty Airport, Almaty is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Geneve Airport to Almaty Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Almaty. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Geneve Airport to Almaty Airport for July if you'd like to explore Almaty during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from GVA to ALA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -16ºC and 3ºC on average.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Sarkand is just one of the many places in Kazakhstan waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Almaty. Around 338 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
Around 32 kilometres east of Almaty, Talghar is another favourite stop in Kazakhstan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.
