Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Almaty is 13 hours ahead of Vancouver and is in the UTC+6 timezone.
Your YVR to ALA flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
Currently, Rs148,546 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs291,803. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from YVR to ALA, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
When it comes to Vancouver International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.77% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Vancouver International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Almaty Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near YVR:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Vancouver International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ALA instead:
Grab an Almaty Airport rental car and discover Almaty and beyond with your own set of wheels. AmiGo!, Hertz and Vladex are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Almaty Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport to the centre of Almaty has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The quietest month for a flight from Vancouver International Airport to Almaty Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Almaty based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Vancouver International Airport to Almaty Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YVR to ALA in January. Temperatures average between -16ºC and 3ºC then.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Almaty has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Kazakhstan you'll want to see. Around 338 kilometres north-east of Almaty, a visit to Sarkand will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
Talghar is another essential stop in Kazakhstan and is around 32 kilometres east of Almaty. No trip is complete without a visit to Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.