Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
The timezone in Almaty is UTC+6, which is six hours ahead of London.
Your LHR to ALA flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Almaty Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between LHR and ALA include:
Frankfurt Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
At the moment, £203 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Almaty Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £417. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LHR to ALA if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Almaty Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LHR to ALA.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Almaty Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 19 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Almaty Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to LHR:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
Reserve a hotel near ALA if you're catching a late London Heathrow Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up an Almaty Airport rental car and explore Almaty and beyond with your own wheels. AmiGo!, Hertz and Vladex are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Almaty Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
From Almaty Airport, Almaty is approximately 15 miles away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Almaty Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Almaty. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Almaty Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Almaty, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to ALA around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Almaty has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan waiting to be explored. Around 210 miles north-east of Almaty, a visit to Sarkand will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
Around 20 miles east of Almaty, Talghar is another favourite stop in Kazakhstan. Start your sightseeing at Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.
