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Flight deals from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Almaty Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Almaty Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £219. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Almaty.£175 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ankara Esenboga on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Almaty.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Almaty on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From £175, select.
Almaty.£176 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Aug, returning Fri, 14 Aug.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ankara Esenboga on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Almaty.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Almaty on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From £176, select.
Almaty.£178 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Jul, returning Fri, 7 Aug.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ankara Esenboga on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Almaty.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Almaty on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From £178, select.
Almaty.£182 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 May, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ankara Esenboga on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Almaty.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Almaty on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From £182, select.
Almaty.£184 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ankara Esenboga on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Almaty.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Almaty on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From £184, select.
Almaty.£203 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Jun, returning Fri, 12 Jun.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ankara Esenboga on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Almaty.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Almaty on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From £203, select.
Almaty.£203 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ankara Esenboga on Sun, 24 May, arriving in Almaty.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Almaty on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From £203, select.
Almaty.£211 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ankara Esenboga on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Almaty.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Almaty on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From £211, select.
Almaty.£217 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ankara Esenboga on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Almaty.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Almaty on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From £217, select.
Almaty.£219 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Apr, returning Mon, 27 Apr.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ankara Esenboga on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Almaty.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Almaty on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From £219, select.
Almaty.£233 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Mar, returning Mon, 30 Mar.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ankara Esenboga on Thu, 19 Mar, arriving in Almaty.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Almaty on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From £233, select.
Almaty.£236 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Mar, returning Fri, 3 Apr.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ankara Esenboga on Thu, 19 Mar, arriving in Almaty.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Almaty on Fri, 3 Apr, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From £236, select.
Almaty.£289 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul, returning Tue, 28 Jul.Return flight with AJet and FlyArystan.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Ankara Esenboga on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with FlyArystan, departs from Almaty on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From £289, select.
Almaty.£291 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Ankara Esenboga on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Almaty on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From £291, select.
Almaty.£304 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with AJet and Air Astana.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Ankara Esenboga on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with Air Astana, departs from Almaty on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From £304, select.
Almaty.£365 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Ankara Esenboga on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Almaty.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Almaty on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From £365, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Ankara Esenboga to Almaty

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Ankara Esenboga to Almaty flights are currently cheapest in October.
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from £289
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from £176
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Ankara to Almaty: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£175
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time4 hrs, 59 mins
Most popular airlineAJet
Average flights per week6

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Finding cheap flights from Ankara Esenboga to Almaty: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Ankara Esenboga to Almaty is £175. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 59 minutes is the average flight time from Ankara Esenboga to Almaty.
AJet and Turkish Airlines fly direct from Ankara Esenboga to Almaty.
As of March 2026, there are 6 flights per week flying from Ankara Esenboga to Almaty.
The cheapest month to fly from Ankara Esenboga to Almaty is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Almaty Airport on Thursday, 8 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 59 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Almaty but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Almaty is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, AJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Almaty.

Flying from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know

  • Around 4 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Esenboga International Airport to Almaty Airport.

  • Almaty is three hours ahead of Ankara and follows the UTC+6 timezone.

  • To ensure you catch your ESB to ALA flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • Pegasus has direct flights from Esenboga International Airport to Almaty Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Almaty — and maybe even more of Kazakhstan if you have time.

  • Most passengers choose to fly with Pegasus on this route.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Esenboga International Airport to Almaty Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between ESB and ALA include:

    • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport

    • Antalya Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Almaty Airport (ALA)

  • £74 is the best price for a one-way Esenboga International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. A return flight starts from £175. These fares may change depending on availability.

  • Score cheap tickets from ESB to ALA by booking at least eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Esenboga International Airport to Almaty Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.

  • Landing cheap flights from ESB to ALA is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Esenboga International Airport to Almaty Airport.

Handy information about Esenboga International Airport (ESB)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Esenboga International Airport, 78.41% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • To get to Esenboga International Airport from central Ankara, it'll take about 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 17 miles from the airport to the city centre.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel near ESB? If you've booked an early flight from Esenboga International Airport to Almaty Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)

  • Book a hotel close to ALA if you're catching a late Esenboga International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Hit the road running by picking up an Almaty Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and explore beyond Almaty's usual tourist stops.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Almaty Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.

Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty

  • Almaty Airport is approximately 15 miles from the centre of Almaty. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.

When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Esenboga International Airport to Almaty Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Almaty based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • Lock in your flight from Esenboga International Airport to Almaty Airport for July if you want to visit Almaty during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ESB to ALA in January. Average temperatures are between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.

Explore more of Kazakhstan

  • Almaty has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan you'll want to see. About 210 miles north-east of Almaty, a visit to Sarkand will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.

  • Around 20 miles east of Almaty, Talghar is another essential stop in Kazakhstan. Start your sightseeing at Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.

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