Travelling from Washington DC to Almaty International Airport (ALA): What you need to know
Almaty is ten hours ahead of Washington DC. Almaty International Airport is located in Almaty, which is in the UTC+5 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Washington DC to ALA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
If you're going away during a peak month like July, be at the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Security lines will be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Located around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Washington DC to Almaty International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, data shows 71% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Washington DC to Almaty International Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from Washington Dulles International Airport:
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Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
You can reach IAD from the centre of Washington DC in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Washington DC to ALA flight? Unwind in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
77% of all departures from Washington Dulles International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
BWI is roughly 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 40 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Baltimore Washington International Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Washington DC to Almaty International Airport flight:
The on-time performance rating of BWI is 77%. To put it simply, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Almaty International Airport (ALA)
If you have a late flight from Washington DC to Almaty International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near ALA:
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Washington DC to Almaty International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty International Airport is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Almaty. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Almaty International Airport (ALA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Almaty International Airport is Rs155,165. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs296,340. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Washington DC to ALA, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Almaty International Airport (ALA)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Washington DC to Almaty International Airport (ALA). January is when most people travel to Almaty. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in December.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 33ºC. Book your Washington DC to ALA plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Almaty International Airport in January when temperatures are between -16ºC and 3ºC.
More about Almaty
Start your Almaty trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Washington DC to Almaty International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Almaty when you're ready to sightsee. Head straight for Ascension Cathedral followed by Abay Kazakh State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre and Smotrovaya.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Zharkent is just one of the many cities in Kazakhstan waiting to be discovered once you've seen Almaty. Around 257 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Zharkent Mosque, Muzey Izobrazitel'nogo Iskusstva Im.a.kasteyeva and Central Mosque.
Any journey through Kazakhstan wouldn't be complete without a stop in Tekeli. Ushchel'ye Cherkasay and Soldatskoye Ushchel'ye are highlights in this destination, which is around 225 kilometres northeast of Almaty.