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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul Airport to Almaty:

• Earliest: departs at 01:20 and lands at 06:46
• Latest: departs at 22:20 and lands at 03:46.

The flight takes about 5h 26m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Istanbul Airport to Almaty:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Almaty takes 5h 26m, covering 2,435 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Istanbul Airport to Almaty range from £299 to £407, with an average of £349 over the past 12 months. Anything below £299 counts as a good deal.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £345 return and stopover options via Shimkent (CIT) at £341.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £21–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Astana and Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Almaty flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 1%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £256 to £1,632. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Almaty are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £140, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Almaty usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Almaty (ALA).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Istanbul Airport to Almaty route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 27m.

Connecting flights from Istanbul Airport to Almaty most commonly pass through:

• Shimkent (CIT) – 80% of one-stop connections
• Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl (NQZ) – 20% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Almaty. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £316 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £382, a difference of £65.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Istanbul Airport and Almaty. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• Air Astana

Flying via Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Intl (NQZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 17m, compared to 14h 47m via Shimkent (CIT).

Almaty is 2 hours ahead of Istanbul Airport (Alma-Ata Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Astana: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.