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      Flight deals from Zayed International to Almaty

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zayed International Airport to Almaty Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £314. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Almaty.£155 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec.One-way flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From £155, select.
      Almaty.£155 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep.One-way flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From £155, select.
      Almaty.£155 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct.One-way flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From £155, select.
      Almaty.£155 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov.One-way flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From £155, select.
      Almaty.£155 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan.One-way flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From £155, select.
      Almaty.£161 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Feb.One-way flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From £161, select.
      Almaty.£176 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug.One-way flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From £176, select.
      Almaty.£196 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Mar.One-way flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From £196, select.
      Almaty.£323 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 May.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zayed International on Thu, 13 May, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From £323, select.
      Almaty.£338 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Jul.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zayed International on Fri, 2 Jul, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From £338, select.
      Almaty.£344 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Jun.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zayed International on Thu, 17 Jun, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From £344, select.

      Direct flights from Zayed International to Almaty

      Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
      Etihad Airways

      Zayed International to Almaty: Alternative routes

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      Abu Dhabi to Almaty: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found£155
      Cheapest month to flyOctober
      Average flight time4 hrs, 22 mins
      Most popular airlineEtihad Airways
      Average flights per week7

      Finding cheap flights from Zayed International to Almaty: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Zayed International to Almaty is £311. 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 22 minutes is the average flight time from Zayed International to Almaty.
      Etihad Airways and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi fly direct from Zayed International to Almaty.
      As of August 2026, there are 7 flights per week flying from Zayed International to Almaty.
      The cheapest month to fly from Zayed International to Almaty is usually December.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zayed International Airport to Almaty Airport on Friday, 4 December 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 22 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, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi offers the cheapest flight tickets to Almaty.

      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:

      • Explore without limits with a Almaty Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and chase adventure across Almaty and beyond.

      • 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.

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