Almaty International Airport
Almaty International Airport (IATA: ALA, ICAO: UAAA), known as "Halyqaralyq Almaty Äuejaiy" in Kazakh, is a prominent international airport situated 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) to the northeast of Almaty. Almaty is not only the largest city in Kazakhstan but also its former capital and the primary commercial hub. As of 2022, Almaty International Airport holds the distinction of being the busiest airport not only in Kazakhstan but also in all of Central Asia. In the year 2022, it facilitated the travel of an impressive 7.23 million passengers.
Passenger
Airlines | Destinations |
Aeroflot | Moscow–Sheremetyevo |
Air Arabia | Sharjah |
Air Astana | Antalya, Aqtau, Aqtobe, Astana, Atyrau, Baku, Bangkok–Suvarnabhumi, Beijing–Capital, Bishkek, Delhi, Dubai–International, Dushanbe, Istanbul, Jeddah, London–Heathrow, Malè, Oral, Öskemen, Phuket, Qyzylorda, Seoul–Incheon, Şymkent, Tashkent, Tel Aviv {Temporarily suspended}, Tbilisi |
Air Seychelles | Seasonal: Mahé |
AnadoluJet | Ankara |
Asiana Airlines | Seoul–Incheon |
Azerbaijan Airlines | Baku |
Azimuth | Sochi |
Belavia | Minsk |
China Southern Airlines | Ürümqi, Xi'an |
FlyArystan | Aqtau, Aqtobe, Astana, Atyrau, Delhi, Doha, Kutaisi, Mumbai, Omsk, Oral, Pavlodar, Petropavl, Qarağandy, Qostanai, Semey, Şymkent, Taraz, Turkistan, Yerevan |
Flydubai | Dubai–International |
Flynas | Jeddah |
Hunnu Air | Ulaanbaatar |
IndiGo | Delhi |
Jazeera Airways | Kuwait City |
Kish Air | Tehran–Imam Khomeini |
Loong Air | Hangzhou |
Lufthansa | Frankfurt |
Neos | Milan–Malpensa |
Nordwind Airlines | Kaliningrad, Samara |
Pegasus Airlines | Ankara, Antalya, Istanbul–Sabiha Gökçen |
Qatar Airways | Doha |
Qazaq Air | Astana, Bishkek, Kökşetau, Şymkent, Taraz |
Red Wings Airlines | Makhachkala, Moscow–Zhukovsky, Yekaterinburg |
Rossiya Airlines | Sochi |
SalamAir | Seasonal: Muscat |
SCAT Airlines | Aqtau, Aqtobe, Astana, Atyrau, Balqaş, Haikou, Jeddah, Jezqazğan, Lahore, Medina, Mineralnye Vody, Moscow–Sheremetyevo, Oral, Öskemen, Petropavl, Qarağandy, Qostanai, Qyzylorda, Ras Al Khaimah, Sanya, Semey, Şymkent, Taraz |
Somon Air | Dushanbe |
Sunday Airlines | Seasonal charter: Antalya, Malè, Nha Trang, Sharm El Sheikh |
Turkish Airlines | Istanbul |
Turkmenistan Airlines | Aşgabat |
Utair | Tyumen |
Uzbekistan Airways | Tashkent |
VietJet Air | Nha Trang |
Wizz Air | Abu Dhabi |
✈️ Key Features
Passenger Traffic: In 2023, the airport handled over 9.5 million passengers, solidifying its status as the busiest airport in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.
Runways: Two concrete runways measuring 4,400 m and 4,500 m, accommodating aircraft of all sizes.
Terminals: The airport comprises two terminals: the main terminal for general passenger services and a business terminal housed in the original historical building.
🛫 Airlines and Destinations
Almaty International Airport serves as a hub for several airlines, including:
Air Astana: Offers flights to destinations such as London, Frankfurt, Seoul, Bangkok, and Delhi.
FlyArystan: Provides low-cost domestic and regional flights.
Qazaq Air: Operates domestic routes within Kazakhstan.
Other international airlines operating at the airport include Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Aeroflot, and Emirates, connecting Almaty to major cities worldwide.
🧳 Facilities and Services
The airport offers a range of passenger amenities, including:
VIP lounges with separate passport and customs control desks, free Wi-Fi, comfortable waiting areas, and bar services.
Duty-free shops, restaurants, cafes, ATMs, currency exchange offices, and car rental services.
A mother-and-child room, prayer room, first-aid post, and left-luggage offices.
🚗 Ground Transportation
The airport is accessible via several bus routes, including buses #92 and #3, which operate through the city. Taxi services and car rentals are also readily available for travelers.
🌐 Additional Information
Official Website: alaport.com
Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Time Zone: Asia/Almaty (UTC+6)
Almaty International Airport continues to expand and modernize its facilities to accommodate the growing number of passengers and to enhance the travel experience.
If you need assistance with flight bookings, airport services, or travel planning, feel free to ask!