Flying from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Almaty's timezone is UTC+6, making Almaty one hour behind Ho Chi Minh City.
Leave enough time to catch your SGN to ALA flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Almaty Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between SGN and ALA:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Incheon International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
Right now, Rs90,438 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs176,316. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from SGN to ALA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Almaty Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SGN to ALA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Almaty Airport.
Handy information about Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Tan Son Nhat International Airport, 66.42% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Tan Son Nhat International Airport from central Ho Chi Minh City, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Almaty Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to SGN:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ALA instead:
Grab an Almaty Airport rental car and explore Almaty and beyond with your own wheels. AmiGo!, Hertz and Vladex are top providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Almaty Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Almaty. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Almaty Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Almaty. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Almaty Airport for July if you want to go to Almaty during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SGN to ALA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -16ºC and 3ºC on average.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Almaty has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Kazakhstan just waiting to be explored. About 338 kilometres north-east of Almaty, a trip to Sarkand will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
Talghar is another must-experience destination in Kazakhstan and is around 32 kilometres east of Almaty. No journey is complete without seeing Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.
