Flying from Bucharest to Almaty Airport (ALA): What you need to know
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is Bucharest's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Bucharest to Almaty Airport (ALA) jetting off from here.
Almaty Airport is located in Almaty. The city runs on the UTC+6 timezone and is four hours ahead of Bucharest.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Bucharest to ALA.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's smart to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Bucharest to ALA. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
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Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of Bucharest, OTP can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bucharest to Almaty Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of the flights that depart from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% land on schedule at their destination.
About Almaty Airport (ALA)
Reserve a hotel close to ALA if you're catching a late flight from Bucharest to Almaty Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Pick up an Almaty Airport rental car and explore Almaty and beyond with your own wheels. AmiGo!, Hertz and Vladex are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your Bucharest to Almaty Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Almaty Airport is ₹ 5,860. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 39,513. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Bucharest to ALA if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Bucharest to Almaty Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Almaty Airport (ALA)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Bucharest to Almaty Airport (ALA). July is the busiest month to visit Almaty. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in February.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Bucharest to ALA flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between -16ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Almaty Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Almaty
After booking your flight from Bucharest to Almaty Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Almaty:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Almaty when you're in the mood to sightsee. Make your way to Zenkov Cathedral followed by Charyn Canyon and Kazan Cathedral.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Almaty is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan you'll want to see. About 257 kilometres east of Almaty, a visit to Zharkent will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Zharkent Mosque, The Orthodox Church in Zharkent and Muzey Izobrazitel'nogo Iskusstva Im.a.kasteyeva.
Tekeli is another well-known destination in Kazakhstan and is around 225 kilometres north-east of Almaty. No trip is complete without seeing Kora Gorge, Mosque and Fontan Na Ploshchadi.
