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How to get fromAlmaty to Alakolby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Almaty to Alakol by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)plane plane ALA - GYD
    2. Take the train from Baku to Qovlartrain train
    12h 39m
    $188–377

  2. Drive 3,690.1 km

    1. Drive from Almaty to Alakolcar car 3,690.1 km
    2d 1h
    $196–283

  3. Fly to Tbilisi International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)plane plane ALA - TBS
    2. Take the train from Gardabani to Aghstafatrain train
    14h 16m
    $191–399

  4. Fly to Kutaisi International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Kutaisi International Airport (KUT)plane plane ALA - KUT
    2. Take the bus from Kutaisi Airport to Tbilisi Okribabus bus
    3. Take the train from Tbilisi to Aghstafatrain train
    18h 27m
    $197–460

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,711.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 39m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Alakol, Azerbaijan?

There is no direct connection from Almaty to Alakol. However, you can take the line 92 bus to Ogareva, walk to Almaty International Airport (ALA) airport, fly to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), walk to Baku Heydar Aliyev Airport T1, take the bus to 28 May station, walk to Baku, take the train to Qovlar, then take the taxi to Alakol. Alternatively, you can drive from Almaty to Alakol in around 2d 1h.

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