Flying from Paris to Almaty International Airport (ALA): What you need to know
Almaty is four hours ahead of Paris. Almaty International Airport is located in Almaty, which follows the UTC+5 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Paris to ALA. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Paris to ALA with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between CDG and ALA include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Heraklion International Airport (HER)
Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
CDG is around 26 kms (16 miles) from central Paris. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Paris to Almaty International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of the departures from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 65% arrive on time at their destination.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Paris to Almaty International Airport. Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is one of the options between Paris Orly Airport and ALA.
You can arrive at ORY from the centre of Paris in approximately 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes to travel the 14 kms (9 miles) or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Paris to ALA flight? Check in to a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Paris Orly Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 80% of flights taking off from here make it to their final destination as planned.
The street address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
From central Paris, BVA is around 88 kms (55 miles) away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to arrive by car and 1 hour 15 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Paris to Almaty International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance record of BVA is 71%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport reach their final stop as planned.
The street address of Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Almaty International Airport (ALA)
Have a late flight from Paris to Almaty International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near ALA and turn in quicker:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Paris to Almaty International Airport flight.
Getting from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
From Almaty International Airport, central Almaty is around 14 kms (9 miles) away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Almaty International Airport (ALA)
Right now, £150 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Almaty International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £300. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Paris to ALA, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Almaty International Airport (ALA)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. December is the quietest month to go to Almaty. January is when most people book flights from Paris to Almaty International Airport (ALA), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Paris to ALA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Almaty, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 33ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -16ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Paris to Almaty International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Almaty
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Almaty right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Paris to Almaty International Airport:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Ascension Cathedral, Abay Kazakh State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre and Smotrovaya are attractions you won't want to skip in Almaty.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Almaty is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan just waiting to be explored. About 257 kms (160 miles) east of Almaty, a trip to Zharkent will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Zharkent Mosque, Muzey Izobrazitel'nogo Iskusstva Im.a.kasteyeva and Central Mosque.
Make your way 225 kms (140 miles) northeast from Almaty to reach Tekeli, another favourite among visitors to Kazakhstan. Don't leave without exploring Ushchel'ye Cherkasay and Soldatskoye Ushchel'ye.