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How to get fromAlmaty to Karakoram Highwayby plane or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Almaty to Karakoram Highway by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly to Gilgit, taxi

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    1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Gilgit (GIL)plane plane ALA - GIL
    2. Take the taxi from Gilgit (GIL) to Karakoram Highwaytaxi taxi
    12h 49m
    $171–522

  2. Fly to Islamabad International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)plane plane ALA - ISB
    2. Take the taxi from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Karakoram Highwaytaxi taxi
    15h 29m
    $381–746

  3. Fly to Skardu Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Skardu Airport (KDU)plane plane ALA - KDU
    2. Take the taxi from Skardu Airport (KDU) to Karakoram Highwaytaxi taxi
    14h 16m
    $241–698

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Gilgit (GIL) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration12h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 933.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 49m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and Karakoram Highway, Pakistan?

There is no direct connection from Almaty to Karakoram Highway. However, you can take the line 92 bus to Ogareva, walk to Almaty International Airport (ALA) airport, fly to Gilgit (GIL), then take the taxi to Karakoram Highway. Alternatively, you can take the line 92 bus to Ogareva, walk to Almaty International Airport (ALA) airport, fly to Islamabad International Airport (ISB), then take the taxi to Karakoram Highway.

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