Flying from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Zayed International Airport to Almaty Airport.
Almaty's timezone is UTC+5, making Almaty one hour ahead of Abu Dhabi.
There are six Zayed International Airport to Almaty Airport flights each week.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your AUH to ALA flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as December, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Almaty (and then seeing more of Kazakhstan!) is a cinch with Etihad Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from Zayed International Airport to Almaty Airport.
Etihad Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for AUH to ALA flights is Etihad Airways.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Zayed International Airport to Almaty Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between AUH and ALA include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Muscat Airport
Handy information about Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Of the departures from Zayed International Airport, 75% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Zayed International Airport from central Abu Dhabi, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kms (20 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Zayed International Airport to Almaty Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to AUH:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ALA if you're on a late Zayed International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
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Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Almaty Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
From Almaty Airport, Almaty is approximately 14 kms (9 miles) away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
August is the busiest month for flights from Zayed International Airport to Almaty Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Almaty in March.
When booking your flight from Zayed International Airport to Almaty Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Almaty, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AUH to ALA in January. Average temperatures are between -16ºC and 3ºC then.