Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Almaty is six hours ahead of London and follows the UTC+6 timezone.
To ensure you get on your LGW to ALA flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Almaty Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LGW and ALA:
Milas-Bodrum Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Heraklion Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
₹ 15,120 is the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Return flights start from ₹ 34,789. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LGW to ALA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Almaty Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LGW to ALA.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Almaty Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of the departures from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Almaty Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Gatwick Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ALA instead:
Travel at your own speed with an Almaty Airport rental car. Book your wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and see more of Almaty and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Almaty Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
From Almaty Airport, Almaty is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Almaty Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Almaty. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Almaty Airport for July if you want to explore Almaty during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -16ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LGW to ALA sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Almaty has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Kazakhstan you'll want to see. About 338 kilometres north-east of Almaty, a trip to Sarkand will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
Around 32 kilometres east of Almaty, Talghar is another essential stop in Kazakhstan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.
