Cheap Flights from Istanbul (IST) to Almaty (ALA)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Almaty (IST-ALA)?

  Based on Trip.com data, AJet offers one-way fares as low as US$154 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SAW to ALA on Wed, May 27), while AJet offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$276 departing on Wed, May 13 and returning on Mon, May 18.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Istanbul to Almaty?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Istanbul to Almaty with the following airlines, including: Air Astana Pegasus Airlines Turkish Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Istanbul to Almaty?

  It takes about 5 hours 25 minutes to fly from Istanbul to Almaty.

• When is the best time to book flights from Istanbul to Almaty?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Almaty is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Istanbul to Almaty?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 51 flight per week flying from Istanbul to Almaty. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air Astana: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- KC1352 (00:53) Turkish Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- TK352 (00:53)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Istanbul to Almaty?

  To find best deals on flights from Istanbul to Almaty, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, May 27, with one-way flights priced at just US$154.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air Astana.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Almaty travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Istanbul (IST) to Almaty (ALA) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Istanbul to Almaty is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Almaty on?

  After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul to Almaty on May 23, 2026 with AJet, with prices starting at US$126.

• Which airports can I fly to for Almaty from Istanbul?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Almaty, with Istanbul Airport to Almaty International Airport (IST-ALA) is by far the most common option on this route: Almaty International Airport (ALA) Boraldai Airport (BXJ).

• Is there any time difference between Istanbul and Almaty?

  The time difference between Almaty and Istanbul is 2h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Istanbul to Almaty?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.