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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Almaty to Istanbul? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.154 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 May, returning Wed, 18 Jun.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Almaty on Thu, 15 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 18 Jun, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From 154 €, select.
Istanbul.155 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Jun, returning Wed, 11 Jun.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Almaty on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From 155 €, select.
Istanbul.178 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 May, returning Tue, 20 May.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Almaty on Sat, 10 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 20 May, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From 178 €, select.
Istanbul.197 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 May, returning Wed, 1 Oct.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Almaty on Thu, 1 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From 197 €, select.
Istanbul.204 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Apr, returning Wed, 4 Jun.Return flight with Jazeera Airways and Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Jazeera Airways, departs from Almaty on Wed, 30 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From 204 €, select.
Istanbul.205 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Apr, returning Sat, 3 May.Return flight with Azerbaijan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Almaty on Wed, 30 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with Azerbaijan Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 3 May, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From 205 €, select.
Istanbul.213 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Oct, returning Tue, 7 Oct.Return flight with FlyArystan.Outbound indirect flight with FlyArystan, departs from Almaty on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound indirect flight with FlyArystan, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From 213 €, select.
Istanbul.219 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Oct, returning Tue, 7 Oct.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Almaty on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From 219 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Almaty to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Almaty to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in June.
Apr
from 240 €
May
from 178 €
Jun
from 155 €
Jul
from 239 €
Aug
from 242 €
Sep
from 239 €
Oct
from 213 €
Nov
from 318 €
Dec
from 325 €
Jan
from 272 €
Feb
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Mar
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Almaty to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found154 €
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time6 hrs, 12 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week57

Finding cheap flights from Almaty to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Almaty to Istanbul is 154 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
6 hours and 12 minutes is the average flight time from Almaty to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, Air Astana and EgyptAir fly direct from Almaty to Istanbul.
As of April 2025, there are 57 flights per week flying from Almaty to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Almaty to Istanbul is usually May.
If you're flying from Almaty Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul – which is 34.4 km away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from 154 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Almaty Airport to Istanbul on Thursday, 15 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 12 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, Azerbaijan Airlines and Pegasus Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Travelling from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • Expect to be in the air for 5 hours 35 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Almaty Airport to Istanbul.

  • Istanbul is 3 hours behind Almaty, where Almaty Airport is located. Istanbul operates on the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Almaty Airport (ALA) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is the most traveled route, with 66 flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from ALA to IST is with Air Astana at 17:05. Opt for the first departure operated by Air Astana at 04:20 if you want to fly out earlier.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from ALA to Istanbul.

  • During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.

  • Direct flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Istanbul are available for booking. Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is where you'll arrive.

  • You'll find a good selection of airlines offering direct flights from Almaty Airport to Istanbul, such as:

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from ALA to Istanbul. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a pause at one of these airports:

    • Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)

    • Atyrau Airport (GUW)

    • Aktau International Airport (SCO)

  • You can travel to Türkiye (Turkey) for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Kazakhstan. But before reserving your cheap tickets from Almaty Airport to Istanbul, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may need some travel documents if your trip is for work or another reason.

  • Central Almaty to ALA is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 37 minutes to reach there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near ALA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Almaty Airport to Istanbul or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:

How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Istanbul

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Almaty Airport to Istanbul is 104 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 154 €. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To snag cheap tickets from ALA to Istanbul, reserve your trip 3 months ahead of the departure date.

  • The cheapest month for tickets from Almaty Airport to Istanbul is November. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the lowest fare.

  • Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from ALA to Istanbul. There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price.

  • Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Almaty Airport to Istanbul, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 50 minutes.

  • It takes roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes to get there using public transport.

  • Reserve a hotel close to IST if you have a late flight from Almaty Airport to Istanbul. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • As soon as your flight from Almaty Airport to Istanbul has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 57 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

  • The journey will take about 1 hour and 30 minutes on public transport.

  • Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near SAW. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from ALA to Istanbul:

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Almaty Airport to Istanbul. August is the busiest month to visit Istanbul. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in February.

  • The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Almaty Airport to Istanbul in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from ALA to Istanbul in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 11ºC.

More about Istanbul

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Istanbul right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Almaty Airport to Istanbul:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are highlights which should be on any good Istanbul itinerary.

Complete your Istanbul trip with a car rental

  • We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Almaty Airport to Istanbul to track down incredible deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and compare offers in one place. Plus we give you all the info you need on car rentals in Istanbul, from the most popular car type to the best time to book.

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