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

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

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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 44m
    $172–311

  2. Drive  3,690 km

    1. Drive from Almaty to Alakolcar car 3,690 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 15m
    $181–339

  4. Fly to Ganja International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Ganja International Airport (GNJ)plane plane ALA - GNJ
    2. Take the taxi from Ganja International Airport (GNJ) to Alakoltaxi taxi
    19h 52m
    $242–849

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,711.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 44m

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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