Flying from Batumi Airport (BUS) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Batumi Airport to Almaty Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 45 minutes.
Almaty is two hours ahead of Batumi and is in the UTC+6 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your BUS to ALA flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Air Astana is your gateway to exploring Almaty (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Kazakhstan!). Check out the direct flights from Batumi Airport to Almaty Airport offered by this popular airline.
Air Astana is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Batumi Airport to Almaty Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between BUS and ALA:
Dubai Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Heydar Aliyev International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Batumi Airport (BUS) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Batumi Airport to Almaty Airport flight is £89. A return plane ticket is currently £325. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get cheap tickets from BUS to ALA, book your journey six months ahead of your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Batumi Airport to Almaty Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from BUS to ALA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Batumi Airport to Almaty Airport.
Handy information about Batumi Airport (BUS)
67.36% of flights that take off from Batumi Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Batumi Airport is around 4 miles from central Batumi. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel near BUS? If you're catching an early flight from Batumi Airport to Almaty Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
If you're arriving on a late Batumi Airport to Almaty Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near ALA:
Pick up an Almaty Airport rental car and discover Almaty and beyond with your own wheels. AmiGo!, Hertz and Vladex are popular outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Almaty Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
From Almaty Airport, Almaty is approximately 15 miles away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Batumi Airport to Almaty Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Almaty in February.
Book your flight from Batumi Airport to Almaty Airport for July if you want to explore Almaty during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BUS to ALA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've visited Almaty, now it's time to explore more of Kazakhstan. Travel around 210 miles north-east to Sarkand to tick off its must-visit sights. From Park Zhastar to Dom Slavy and Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 20 miles east of Almaty, Talghar is another favourite stop in Kazakhstan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.
