Travelling from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Almaty is 12 hours ahead of Edmonton and observes the UTC+6 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your YEG to ALA flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
Right now, ₹ 70,538 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edmonton International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 117,359. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from YEG to ALA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Almaty Airport.
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Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Edmonton International Airport to Almaty Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
69.55% of flights that depart Edmonton International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Edmonton International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Edmonton. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Almaty Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to YEG:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
Consider booking a hotel close to ALA if you have a late Edmonton International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with an Almaty Airport rental car. Book your wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and discover more of Almaty and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Almaty Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
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)
July is the busiest month for flights from Edmonton International Airport to Almaty Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Almaty in February.
Lock in your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Almaty Airport for July if you want to explore Almaty during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 32ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YEG to ALA in January. Average temperatures are between -16ºC and 3ºC then.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Almaty has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan waiting to be discovered. About 338 kilometres north-east of Almaty, a trip to Sarkand will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
Talghar is another must-experience destination in Kazakhstan and is around 32 kilometres east of Almaty. No journey is complete without visiting Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.
