Travelling from Vancouver to Almaty International Airport (ALA): What you need to know
Almaty is 13 hours ahead of Vancouver. Almaty International Airport is located in Almaty, which is in the UTC+5 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to ALA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Travelling from central Vancouver to YVR takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kms (8 miles) in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Vancouver to Almaty International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Vancouver International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Vancouver International Airport, 72% land on schedule at their destination.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)
You can get to CXH from central Vancouver in approximately 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 10 minutes to cover the 2 kms (1 mile) or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Vancouver to ALA flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base:
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
The journey to YXX from central Vancouver is around 2 hours 30 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 72 kms (45 miles) or so.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Almaty International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Abbotsford International Airport and get to the check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights that leave from YXX make it to their destination within the scheduled time frame 68% of the time.
About Almaty International Airport (ALA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Vancouver to Almaty International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ALA instead:
Follow your own route with a Almaty International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and find adventure across Almaty and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Vancouver to Almaty International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Central Almaty is around 14 kms (9 miles) from Almaty International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Almaty International Airport (ALA)
At the moment, £467 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Almaty International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £931. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Vancouver to ALA, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Affordable Vancouver to Almaty International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Almaty International Airport (ALA)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Vancouver to Almaty International Airport (ALA). October is the busiest month to visit Almaty. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in April.
Before locking in your Vancouver to ALA plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Almaty, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 32ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -16ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Almaty International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Almaty
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Almaty right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Almaty International Airport:
Ascension Cathedral and Abay Kazakh State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre are a couple of big attractions to put on your Almaty must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Smotrovaya.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've done Almaty, now it's time to discover more of Kazakhstan. Journey around 257 kms (160 miles) east to Zharkent to check off its must-visit sights. From Zharkent Mosque to Muzey Izobrazitel'nogo Iskusstva Im.a.kasteyeva and Jarkent city, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 225 kms (140 miles) northeast of Almaty, Tekeli is another essential stop in Kazakhstan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Mosque, Fontan Na Ploshchadi and Korean Church.
