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How to get fromAltay to Almatyby plane, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Altay Airport (AAT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane plane AAT - ALA
    5h 15m
    $265–425

  2. Train, drive via Altynkol

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Altay to Kuituntrain train
    2. Take the train from Kuitun to Yiningtrain train
    3. Drive from Yining to Altynkolcar car
    4. Take the train from Altynkol to Almaty 1train train
    27h 52m
    $38–78

  3. Drive 1,292.9 km

    1. Drive from Altay to Almatycar car 1,292.9 km
    13h 8m
    $163–236

  4. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Altay to Kuituntrain train
    2. Take the train from Kuitun to Jinghe Southtrain train
    3. Drive from Jinghe South to Dostykcar car
    4. Take the train from Dostyk to Almaty 2train train
    36h 29m
    $46–91

Altay Airport (AAT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,018.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Altay, China and Almaty, Kazakhstan?

China Southern Airlines, Air Astana, and Chengdu fly from Altay Airport (AAT) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) twice daily.

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