Flying from Frankfurt to Almaty International Airport (ALA): What you need to know
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is Frankfurt's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Frankfurt to Almaty International Airport (ALA) departing from here.
Expect to be in the air for 7 hours 10 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Frankfurt to Almaty International Airport flight.
Almaty International Airport is located in Almaty. The city follows the UTC+5 timezone and is four hours ahead of Frankfurt.
The most popular route is from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Almaty International Airport (ALA). There are 5 direct services every week. Air Astana operates a 8:30am departure between FRA and ALA.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Frankfurt to ALA.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like September. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Almaty International Airport (ALA) operate out of this terminal.
You can travel on a direct flight from Frankfurt to Almaty International Airport with Air Astana. This popular airline offers services from FRA.
FlyArystan is the airline most travellers choose for flights from FRA to ALA.
FlyArystan ranks as the top on-time carrier on this route, with 81.82% of services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Frankfurt to ALA. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Travelling from central Frankfurt to FRA takes about 20 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kms (7 miles) in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Frankfurt to Almaty International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Frankfurt Airport:
74% of flights that take off from Frankfurt Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)
You can get to HHN from the centre of Frankfurt in approximately 1 hour 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to cover the 121 kms (75 miles) or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Frankfurt to ALA flight? Check in to a hotel near Frankfurt Hahn Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Frankfurt Hahn Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 82% of flights taking off from here make it to their final destination as planned.
About Almaty International Airport (ALA)
Book a hotel close to ALA if you're catching a late flight from Frankfurt to Almaty International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your Frankfurt 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.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Almaty International Airport (ALA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Almaty International Airport is £150. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £296. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To snap up cheap flights from Frankfurt to ALA, book your plane ticket one month before your planned departure.
June is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Frankfurt to Almaty International Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Save money on your flight from Frankfurt to Almaty International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Almaty International Airport (ALA)
December is the quietest month for flights from Frankfurt to Almaty International Airport (ALA), while January is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Almaty based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your Frankfurt 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.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Frankfurt to Almaty International Airport in January when temperatures are between -16ºC and 3ºC.
More about Almaty
Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Almaty International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Almaty:
Ascension Cathedral and Abay Kazakh State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre are a couple of big attractions to add to your Almaty must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Smotrovaya.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Zharkent is just one of the many cities in Kazakhstan waiting to be explored after you've experienced Almaty. Around 257 kms (160 miles) away to the east, well-known attractions include Zharkent Mosque, Muzey Izobrazitel'nogo Iskusstva Im.a.kasteyeva and Central Mosque.
Make your way 225 kms (140 miles) northeast from Almaty and you'll find yourself in Tekeli, another favourite stop in Kazakhstan. Don't leave without exploring Ushchel'ye Cherkasay and Soldatskoye Ushchel'ye.
