Travelling from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
Manchester's timezone is UTC+0, making Manchester six hours behind Almaty.
Give yourself enough time to make your ALA to MAN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Almaty Airport to Manchester Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between ALA and MAN:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
At the moment, £152 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Almaty Airport to Manchester Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £351. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from ALA to MAN. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Almaty Airport to Manchester Airport.
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Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
Of all flights leaving Almaty Airport, 61.23% touch down on time at their destination.
Almaty Airport is around 15 miles from central Almaty. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient hotel close to ALA? If you've booked an early flight from Almaty Airport to Manchester Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
Reserve a hotel close to MAN if you're on a late Almaty Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Manchester Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Surprice and discover more of Manchester and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Manchester Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
Manchester Airport is approximately 11 miles from the centre of Manchester. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Almaty Airport to Manchester Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Manchester in January.
The warmest month in Manchester is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Book your flights from Almaty Airport to Manchester Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from ALA to MAN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Manchester. Around 160 miles away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Birmingham is another essential stop in United Kingdom and is around 70 miles south of Manchester. No journey is complete without experiencing Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.