Flying from Seattle to Almaty Airport (ALA): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by working out where you'll board your flight from Seattle to Almaty Airport (ALA). Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are Seattle's main airports.
The timezone in Almaty is UTC+6, which is 13 hours ahead of Seattle. Almaty Airport is located in Almaty.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Seattle to ALA. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Seattle to ALA. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
SEA is around 23 kms (14 miles) from central Seattle. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Almaty Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that depart SEA reach their destination on time.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
You can get to LKE from central Seattle in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to cover the 3 kms (2 miles) or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Seattle to ALA flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport:
About Almaty Airport (ALA)
Reserve a hotel near ALA if you're catching a late flight from Seattle to Almaty Airport. Settle into one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
Follow your own route with an Almaty Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and venture far and wide through Almaty and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your Seattle to Almaty Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Almaty Airport is £372. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £784. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Seattle to ALA if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Seattle to Almaty Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Almaty Airport (ALA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Seattle to Almaty Airport (ALA). Visit Almaty in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Seattle to ALA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Almaty, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Seattle to Almaty Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Almaty
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Almaty right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Seattle to Almaty Airport:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Zenkov Cathedral, Charyn Canyon and Kazan Cathedral are must-do's during your Almaty adventure.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've seen Almaty, now it's time to discover other parts of Kazakhstan. Travel around 257 kms (160 miles) east to Zharkent to check off its popular sights. From Zharkent Mosque to The Orthodox Church in Zharkent and Muzey Izobrazitel'nogo Iskusstva Im.a.kasteyeva, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Tekeli is another standout destination in Kazakhstan and is around 225 kms (140 miles) north-east of Almaty. No journey is complete without a visit to Kora Gorge, Mosque and Fontan Na Ploshchadi.