Flying from New York to Almaty International Airport (ALA): What you need to know
Almaty International Airport is located in Almaty. The city is in the UTC+5 timezone and is ten hours ahead of New York.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from New York to ALA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
If you're going away during a popular month like July, head to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Expect lines to be longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from New York to ALA that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between JFK and ALA include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
JFK is around 24 kms (15 miles) from central New York. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from New York to Almaty International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, 73% land on time at their destination.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from New York to Almaty International Airport, check out these options when departing from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can reach EWR from the centre of New York in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour to travel the 24 kms (15 miles) or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your New York to ALA flight? Relax in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 71%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The journey to LGA from central New York is around 55 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 30 minutes to cover the 13 kms (8 miles) or so.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your New York to Almaty International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near New York LaGuardia Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive without delays. At LGA, that rate is 69%.
The street address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Almaty International Airport (ALA)
Reserve a hotel close to ALA if you have a late flight from New York to Almaty International Airport. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
To get the best deal, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your New York to Almaty International Airport flight.
Getting from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty International Airport is around 14 kms (9 miles) from the centre of Almaty. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Almaty International Airport (ALA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Almaty International Airport is £357. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £683. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from New York to ALA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest New York to Almaty International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from New York to ALA.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from New York to Almaty International Airport.
The best time to fly from New York to Almaty International Airport (ALA)
January is the busiest month for flights from New York to Almaty International Airport (ALA). Plan your visit to Almaty in December for a more laid-back experience.
Before locking in your New York 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 has temperatures of between -16ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from New York to Almaty International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Almaty
After booking your flight from New York to Almaty International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Almaty:
Your trip to Almaty isn't complete without checking out the sights. Attractions you can't miss include Ascension Cathedral, Abay Kazakh State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre and Smotrovaya.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've seen Almaty, now it's time to discover other corners of Kazakhstan. Travel about 257 kms (160 miles) east to Zharkent to check off its popular sights. From Zharkent Mosque to Muzey Izobrazitel'nogo Iskusstva Im.a.kasteyeva and Central Mosque, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Time for another stop? Journey to Tekeli. It's roughly 225 kms (140 miles) northeast of Almaty and is known for highlights including Ushchel'ye Cherkasay and Soldatskoye Ushchel'ye.
