Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Almaty's timezone is UTC+5, making Almaty 30 minutes behind Chennai.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MAA to ALA flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chennai Airport to Almaty Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MAA and ALA:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Mumbai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Almaty Airport flight is Rs78,009. A return plane ticket right now is Rs160,666. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from MAA to ALA, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport to Almaty Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MAA to ALA.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chennai Airport to Almaty Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76% of flights departing from Chennai Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MAA? If you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Almaty Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
If you're getting in on a late Chennai Airport to Almaty Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near ALA:
Hit the road running by picking up a Almaty Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex to explore Almaty and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Almaty Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport to central Almaty has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It'll take around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Almaty Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Almaty. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Chennai Airport to Almaty Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Almaty, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MAA 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.
