Flying from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Almaty's timezone is UTC+6, making Almaty six hours ahead of Lisbon.
To ensure you catch your LIS to ALA flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like June? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Almaty Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LIS and ALA:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
Right now, £132 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Almaty Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £266. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from LIS to ALA, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Almaty Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LIS to ALA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Almaty Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Lisbon Portela Airport, data shows 64.1% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Lisbon Portela Airport from central Lisbon, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near LIS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Almaty Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
Consider booking a hotel near ALA if you're on a late Lisbon Portela Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up an Almaty Airport rental car and explore Almaty and beyond with your own set of wheels. AmiGo!, Hertz and Vladex are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Almaty Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
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)
The quietest month for a flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Almaty Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Almaty based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Almaty Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from LIS to ALA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Almaty is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Kazakhstan you should also see. Around 210 miles north-east of Almaty, a trip to Sarkand will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
Around 20 miles east of Almaty, Talghar is another favourite stop in Kazakhstan. No visit is complete without checking out Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.