Flying from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Almaty Airport to Dubai Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 50 minutes.
Dubai's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Dubai one hour behind Almaty.
You can choose from 24 weekly Almaty Airport to Dubai Airport flights. The 02:00 departure with Air Astana is the earliest available. Flydubai operates the last service of the day at 18:30.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ALA to DXB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Flydubai is your ticket to exploring Dubai (and maybe even some other exciting corners of the United Arab Emirates!). Check out the direct flights from Almaty Airport to Dubai Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most passengers choose to fly with flydubai on this route.
With 74.26% of services landing as planned, FlyArystan is the most punctual carrier operating ALA to DXB flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Almaty Airport to Dubai Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ALA and DXB:
Hamad International Airport
Muscat Airport
Shimkent Airport
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
Of all flights departing from Almaty Airport, 71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Almaty to Almaty Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near ALA. Whether you have an early flight from Almaty Airport to Dubai Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Almaty Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DXB instead:
Pick up a Dubai Airport rental car and discover Dubai and beyond with your own wheels. AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car and Quicklease Car Rental are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Dubai Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Almaty Airport to Dubai Airport. December is the busiest month to head to Dubai. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Almaty Airport to Dubai Airport for July if you want to explore Dubai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 30ºC and 42ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ALA to DXB in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Sharjah is just one of the many places in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Dubai. Around 23 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland.
Abu Dhabi is another favourite destination in the United Arab Emirates and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. No journey is complete without visiting Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.
