There are 6 ways to get from Ashgabat to Almaty Airport (ALA) by plane, train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ashgabat International Airport
best- Fly from Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane ASB - ALA
7h 32m$703–1,104Train, drive
cheapest- Take the train from Ashgabat to Göroglytrain 93 / ...
- Drive from Görogly to Shavatcar
- Take the train from Shavat to Tashkent Centraltrain
- Take the train from Saryagash to Almaty 1train
2d 4h$45–79Train, drive via Kogon
- Take the train from Ashgabat to Turkmenabattrain 95 / ...
- Drive from Turkmenabat to Alatcar
- Take the train from Alat to Bukhara 1train
- Take the train from Bukhara 1 to Tashkent Centraltrain
- Take the train from Tashkent Central to Almaty 2train
40h 41m$70–113Bus
- Take the bus from Ashgabat Bus Terminal to Turkmenabat Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Turkmenabat Bus Terminal to Olotbus
- Take the bus from Karakul’ to Tashkent bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Tashkent bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus
43h 46mDrive 2,095.3 km
- Drive from Ashgabat to Almaty Airport (ALA)car 2,095.3 km
26h 7m$82–118Drive to Mashhad International Airport, fly
- Drive from Ashgabat to Mashhad International Airport (MHD)car
- Fly from Mashhad International Airport (MHD) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane MHD - ALA
16h 40m$231–565
Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ashgabat to Almaty Airport (ALA) is to train and drive which costs $45 - $80 and takes 2 days 4h.
The fastest way to get from Ashgabat to Almaty Airport (ALA) is to fly which takes 7h 32m and costs $700 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Ashgabat to Almaty Airport (ALA). However, there are services departing from Ashgabat Bus Terminal and arriving at Ogareva via Turkmenabat Bus Terminal, Karakul’, Tashkent bus station and Sayran. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 46m.
The distance between Ashgabat and Almaty Airport (ALA) is 1684 km. The road distance is 2095.3 km.
The best way to get from Ashgabat to Almaty Airport (ALA) without a car is to bus which takes 43h 46m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Ashgabat to Almaty Airport (ALA), including transfers.
Ashgabat to Almaty Airport (ALA) bus services, operated by Awtomobil Ulag Hyzmaty, depart from Ashgabat Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Ashgabat to Almaty Airport (ALA) is to fly which takes 7h 32m and costs $700 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 43h 46m.
Ashgabat to Almaty Airport (ALA) bus services, operated by Awtomobil Ulag Hyzmaty, arrive at Turkmenabat Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ashgabat to Almaty Airport (ALA) is 2095 km. It takes approximately 26h 7m to drive from Ashgabat to Almaty Airport (ALA).
What companies run services between Ashgabat, Turkmenistan and Almaty Airport (ALA), Kazakhstan?
China Southern Airlines flies from Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ashgabat to Ogareva via Ashgabat Bus Terminal, Turkmenabat Bus Terminal, Olot, Karakul’, Tashkent bus station, Almaty Sayran Bus Station, and Sayran in around 43h 46m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Ashgabat International Airport to Almaty International Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,200
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Mashhad International Airport to Almaty International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–750
- Website
- airarabia.com
Flights from Mashhad International Airport to Almaty International Airport via Sharjah
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- jazeeraairways.com
Flights from Mashhad International Airport to Almaty International Airport via Kuwait
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–1,200
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Mashhad International Airport to Almaty International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–750
- Phone
- +993 (12) 383275
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.gov.tm
Train from Ashgabat to Turkmenabat
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–17
- Schedules at
- railway.gov.tm
- Platzcart (3rd class)
- $6–8
- Coupe (2nd class)
- $12–15
- 3rd class (platzkart)
- $10
- 2nd class (coupe)
- $17
- 1st class (VIP coupe)
- $30
Train from Ashgabat to Görogly
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Schedules at
- railway.gov.tm
- Platzcart (3rd class)
- $6–8
- Coupe (2nd class)
- $11–13
- 3rd class (platzkart)
- $7
- 2nd class (coupe)
- $13
- Phone
- 1005
- [email protected]
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
Train from Alat to Bukhara 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Book at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Schedules at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Sleeper
- $9–10
- Coupe
- $11–13
- SV
- $18–20
Train from Shavat to Tashkent Central
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Book at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Schedules at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Sleeper
- $19–21
- Coupe
- $27–30
- SV
- $50–55
- Phone
- 1005
- [email protected]
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
Train from Bukhara 1 to Tashkent Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $37–55
- Website
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Book at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Schedules at
- Uzbekistan Railways
- Business class
- $51–55
- Econom class
- $37
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Tashkent Central to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $40–60
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $29–45
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $14–20
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Saryagash to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–26
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $20–26
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $14–20
- Phone
- +993 (12) 44-35-30
- [email protected]
- Website
- Awtomobil Ulag Hyzmaty
Bus from Ashgabat Bus Terminal to Turkmenabat Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20
- Website
- Awtomobil Ulag Hyzmaty
- Schedules at
- Awtomobil Ulag Hyzmaty
- Phone
- +993 (12) 390356
- [email protected]
Bus from Turkmenabat Bus Terminal to Olot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- Turkmenawtoulaglary
- Phone
- +99871 207-87-00
- [email protected]
- Website
- UZ Trans
Bus from Karakul’ to Tashkent bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17
- Website
- UZ Trans
- Schedules at
- Tashkent Bus Terminal
- Book at
- AvtoTicket
Bus from Tashkent bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27
- Website
- UZ Trans
- Schedules at
- Tashkent Bus Terminal
- Book at
- AvtoTicket
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?, How to get from London to Edinburgh, and How to get from Southend Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
There are 3696+ hotels available in Almaty Airport (ALA).













