There are 6 ways to get from Astana to Almaty Airport (ALA) by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane NQZ - ALA
3h 32m$50–90Train
cheapest- Take the train from Astana 1 to Almaty 2train 106Т / ...
17h 30m$18–35Bus
- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus A500
21h 19m$23Drive 1,197.9 km
- Drive from Astana to Almaty Airport (ALA)car 1,197.9 km
10h 43m$47–67Train via Astana Nurly Zhol
- Take the train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Almaty 1train 114Ц
24h 1m$121–241Train #2
- Take the train from Astana 1 to Almaty 1train 044Ц / ...
25h 28m$20–36
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Astana to Almaty Airport (ALA) is to bus which costs $23 and takes 21h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Astana to Almaty Airport (ALA) is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $50 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Astana station to Almaty Airport (ALA). However, there are services departing from Saparzhai bus station and arriving at Ogareva via Sayran. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Astana to Almaty Airport (ALA). However, there are services departing from Astana 1 and arriving at Almaty 2 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.
The distance between Astana and Almaty Airport (ALA) is 972 km. The road distance is 1197.9 km.
The best way to get from Astana to Almaty Airport (ALA) without a car is to train which takes 17h 30m and costs $18 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Astana to Almaty Airport (ALA), including transfers.
Astana to Almaty Airport (ALA) bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, depart from Saparzhai bus station.
Astana to Almaty Airport (ALA) train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Astana 1 station.
The best way to get from Astana to Almaty Airport (ALA) is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $50 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 17h 30m, you could also bus, which costs $23 and takes 21h 19m.
What companies run services between Astana, Kazakhstan and Almaty Airport (ALA), Kazakhstan?
Flyr, SCAT, and four other airlines fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) hourly. Alternatively, Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Astana 1 to Almaty 2 6 times a week. Tickets cost $18–26 and the journey takes 16h 53m. Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ) also services this route 3 times a week.
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–390
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–410
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty International Airport via Shimkent
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Website
- flyqazaq.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Almaty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–300
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana 1 to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 53m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- $45–70
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $35–50
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $18–26
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana 1 to Almaty 2
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $26–35
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $18–25
Train from Astana 1 to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $27–35
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $18–25
- Phone
- +7 (717) 260-66-60
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana Nurly Zhol to Almaty 1
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- $120–170
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- $170–240
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Almaty Sayran Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
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More Questions & Answers
Astana to Almaty Airport (ALA) bus services, operated by Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal, arrive at Almaty Sayran Bus Station.
Astana to Almaty Airport (ALA) train services, operated by Kazakhstan Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Almaty 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Astana to Almaty Airport (ALA) is 1198 km. It takes approximately 10h 43m to drive from Astana to Almaty Airport (ALA).
There are 3696+ hotels available in Almaty Airport (ALA).