Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Almaty's timezone is UTC+6, which makes Almaty six hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your EDI to ALA flight.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Almaty Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between EDI and ALA:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
Currently, ₹ 17,327 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Almaty Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 46,670. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from EDI to ALA if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport to Almaty Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from EDI to ALA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Almaty Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of all flights leaving Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% land on time at their destination.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to EDI? If you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Almaty Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
If you're getting in on a late Edinburgh Airport to Almaty Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near ALA:
Grab an Almaty Airport rental car and explore Almaty and beyond with your own set of wheels. AmiGo!, Hertz and Vladex are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Almaty Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport to the centre of Almaty has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Almaty Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Almaty. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Almaty Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EDI to ALA in January. Average temperatures are between -16ºC and 3ºC then.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Almaty is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan just waiting to be explored. About 338 kilometres north-east of Almaty, a trip to Sarkand will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Kazakhstan, head for Talghar, about 32 kilometres east of Almaty. Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek are highlights.