Flying from Milan to Almaty International Airport (ALA): What you need to know
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is Milan's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Milan to Almaty International Airport (ALA) departing from here.
Take a direct Milan to Almaty International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 5 minutes.
Almaty International Airport is located in Almaty. The city runs on the UTC+5 timezone and is four hours ahead of Milan.
You can pick from 3 direct services a week between Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Almaty International Airport (ALA). This is the most popular route, with Neos offering a 12:30pm departure from MXP to ALA.
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 board your flight from Milan to ALA.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can take a direct flight from Milan to Almaty International Airport (ALA) leaving from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP).
Book your direct flight from Milan to Almaty International Airport with Neos. This top airline operates departures from MXP.
The most frequently booked airline between MXP and ALA is Neos.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Milan to ALA that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between MXP and ALA include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The journey from central Milan to MXP takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Milan to Almaty International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Milan Malpensa Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Milan Malpensa Airport, 76% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Break up your flight from Milan to Almaty International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Milan Bergamo Airport and ALA are:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Heraklion International Airport (HER)
On public transport, you can travel from central Milan to BGY in about 1 hour. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Milan to ALA flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Milan Bergamo Airport:
75% of all departures from Milan Bergamo Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Whether just for a couple of hours or a handful of days, a stopover can make your entire trip feel a little less stressful. When jetting out of Milano Linate Airport (LIN), you can book a plane ticket from Milan to Almaty International Airport (ALA) with a stop at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
LIN is around 8 kilometres from central Milan. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 20 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Make catching an early Milan to Almaty International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Milano Linate Airport and get to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
LIN has a stellar on-time arrivals rating of 84%, so you can count on your flight to stay on course and touch down as expected.
About Almaty International Airport (ALA)
Consider booking a hotel close to ALA if you're catching a late flight from Milan to Almaty International Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your Milan to Almaty International Airport flight.
Getting from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty International Airport is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Almaty. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It typically takes 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Almaty International Airport (ALA)
Currently, ₹ 15,007 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Almaty International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 38,251. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Milan to ALA, book your ticket one month ahead of your departure date.
The best month for scoring cheap Milan to Almaty International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Almaty International Airport (ALA)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Milan to Almaty International Airport (ALA). January is the busiest month to travel to Almaty. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in December.
Lock in a Milan to ALA plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Almaty to range from 12ºC to 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Milan to Almaty International Airport in January when temperatures are between -16ºC and 3ºC.
More about Almaty
Once you've booked your flight from Milan to Almaty International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Almaty:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Ascension Cathedral, Abay Kazakh State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre and Smotrovaya are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Almaty itinerary.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Zharkent is just one of the many places in Kazakhstan waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Almaty. Around 257 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Zharkent Mosque, Muzey Izobrazitel'nogo Iskusstva Im.a.kasteyeva and Central Mosque.
Time for another stop? Head for Tekeli. It's about 225 kilometres northeast of Almaty and is home to highlights including Ushchel'ye Cherkasay and Soldatskoye Ushchel'ye.