Travelling from Bangkok to Almaty International Airport (ALA): What you need to know
Bangkok is home to two main airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Bangkok to Almaty International Airport (ALA) heading out from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) or Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
Book a direct Bangkok to Almaty International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 50 minutes.
Almaty is two hours behind Bangkok. Almaty International Airport is located in Almaty, which operates on the UTC+5 timezone.
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) is the busiest route, with 5 direct services each week. You can travel from BKK to ALA on Air Astana's 10:05am flight.
Your flight from Bangkok to ALA won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Popular months like February or other peak periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Get there in one go from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK). Nonstop flights from Bangkok to Almaty International Airport (ALA) can be booked from here.
Air Astana is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Bangkok to Almaty International Airport leaving from BKK.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between BKK and ALA is FlyArystan.
With a reliable 85.71% of services arriving as scheduled, FlyArystan is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Bangkok to ALA. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
BKK is about 31 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Bangkok to Almaty International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport:
When it comes to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport's on-time performance, 73% of flights complete their journey on time.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Thinking of flying out of Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)? Direct Bangkok to Almaty International Airport (ALA) plane tickets are available from here.
Take a direct flight from Bangkok to ALA with Thai AirAsia X. This is one of the top airlines that operates this route out of DMK.
Thai AirAsia X attracts the most bookings on the DMK to ALA route.
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Bangkok to Almaty International Airport. Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) is a popular option between Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport and ALA.
With public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Bangkok to ALA flight, stay in one of these hotels near Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport:
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance of 60%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights departing from this airport land at their destination on time.
About Almaty International Airport (ALA)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Bangkok to Almaty International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near ALA:
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Bangkok to Almaty International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
From Almaty International Airport, central Almaty is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Almaty International Airport (ALA)
$340 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Almaty International Airport. A return flight starts from $659. These fares can change based on demand.
Score cheap flights from Bangkok to ALA by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Bangkok to Almaty International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Almaty International Airport (ALA)
January is the busiest month for flights from Bangkok to Almaty International Airport (ALA). Visit Almaty in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a Bangkok to ALA plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Almaty to range from 12ºC to 33ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -16ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Almaty International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Almaty
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Almaty right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Bangkok to Almaty International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Ascension Cathedral, Abay Kazakh State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre and Smotrovaya are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Almaty itinerary.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Almaty is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Kazakhstan you should also see. Around 257 kilometres east of Almaty, a visit to Zharkent will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Zharkent Mosque, Muzey Izobrazitel'nogo Iskusstva Im.a.kasteyeva and Central Mosque.
Journey 225 kilometres northeast from Almaty and you'll reach Tekeli, another standout destination in Kazakhstan. Don't leave without experiencing Ushchel'ye Cherkasay and Soldatskoye Ushchel'ye.