Flying from Chicago to Almaty Airport (ALA): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Chicago. Explore your options leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) when searching for a flight from Chicago to Almaty Airport (ALA).
The timezone in Almaty is UTC+6, which is 11 hours ahead of Chicago. Almaty Airport is located in Almaty.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Chicago to ALA. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
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Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Almaty Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of the departures from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to ALA flight:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 77.88%. This figure highlights how often flights that take off from this airport land on time.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From central Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to arrive by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Chicago to Almaty Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance rate of RFD is 76.19%. To put it simply, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Almaty Airport (ALA)
If you have a late flight from Chicago to Almaty Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near ALA:
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Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Chicago to Almaty Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Almaty Airport (ALA)
Right now, $958 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Almaty Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,704. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chicago to ALA. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Almaty Airport (ALA)
February is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to Almaty Airport (ALA), while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Almaty based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Chicago to ALA flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Almaty, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 32ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Almaty Airport in January when temperatures are between -16ºC and 3ºC.
More about Almaty
After booking your flight from Chicago to Almaty Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Almaty:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Zenkov Cathedral, Charyn Canyon and Kazan Cathedral are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Almaty itinerary.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've done Almaty, now it's time to discover other parts of Kazakhstan. Journey around 257 kilometres east to Zharkent to tick off its leading sights. From Zharkent Mosque to The Orthodox Church in Zharkent and Muzey Izobrazitel'nogo Iskusstva Im.a.kasteyeva, your itinerary will be busy.
Tekeli is another favourite destination in Kazakhstan and is around 225 kilometres north-east of Almaty. No trip is complete without a visit to Kora Gorge, Mosque and Fontan Na Ploshchadi.