Flying from Stansted Airport (STN) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
The timezone in Almaty is UTC+6, which is six hours ahead of London.
Leave enough time to catch your STN to ALA flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Stansted Airport to Almaty Airport. These are the top stopovers between STN and ALA:
Antalya Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Heraklion Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
Rs27,339 is currently the best price for a one-way Stansted Airport to Almaty Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs82,329. These fares can change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from STN to ALA if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Stansted Airport to Almaty Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from STN 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 arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Stansted Airport to Almaty Airport.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Stansted Airport, data shows 64.73% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central London to Stansted Airport is approximately 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near STN? If you're catching an early flight from Stansted Airport to Almaty Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Stansted 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 set of wheels. AmiGo!, Hertz and Vladex are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Almaty Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from central Almaty. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Stansted Airport to Almaty Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Almaty in February.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Stansted Airport to Almaty Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -16ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from STN to ALA sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've done Almaty, now it's time to discover other corners of Kazakhstan. Travel around 338 kilometres north-east to Sarkand to tick off its leading attractions. From Park Zhastar to Dom Slavy and Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another major destination in Kazakhstan, consider Talghar, about 32 kilometres east of Almaty. Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek are among its highlights.