Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
The timezone in Almaty is UTC+5, which is five hours ahead of Edinburgh.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your EDI to ALA flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Almaty Airport. These are the top stopovers between EDI and ALA:
Istanbul Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Almaty Airport flight is £180. A return fare is currently £366. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from EDI to ALA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Almaty Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from EDI to ALA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Almaty Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
73% of flights that leave from Edinburgh Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kms (8 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near EDI. Whether you have an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Almaty Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Edinburgh Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ALA instead:
Grab a Almaty Airport rental car and discover Almaty and beyond with your own wheels. AmiGo!, Hertz and Vladex are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Almaty Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport is approximately 14 kms (9 miles) from the centre of Almaty. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Almaty Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Almaty in March.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Almaty Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from EDI to ALA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -16ºC and 3ºC on average.