Flying from Glasgow to Almaty Airport (ALA): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports where your trip can begin in Glasgow. Explore your options departing from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) when organising your flight from Glasgow to Almaty Airport (ALA).
Almaty Airport is located in Almaty. The city operates on the UTC+6 timezone and is six hours ahead of Glasgow.
Your flight from Glasgow to ALA won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's wise to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Glasgow to ALA even cheaper with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to find out where you can stop along the way. Dubai Airport (DXB) is an option when departing from Glasgow International Airport (GLA).
Located around 14 kilometres from central Glasgow, GLA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Glasgow International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Glasgow to Almaty Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
70.07% of flights taking off from Glasgow International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
On public transport, you can travel from central Glasgow to PIK in around 55 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Glasgow to ALA flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
76.7% of flights out of Glasgow Prestwick Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Almaty Airport (ALA)
Have a late flight from Glasgow to Almaty Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near ALA and fast-forward to bedtime:
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Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Glasgow to Almaty Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Almaty Airport (ALA)
Right now, $420 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Almaty Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,656. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Glasgow to ALA, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Affordable Glasgow to Almaty Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Almaty Airport (ALA)
July is when most people book flights from Glasgow to Almaty Airport (ALA). Visit Almaty in February for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Glasgow to ALA flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Glasgow to Almaty Airport in January when temperatures are between -16ºC and 3ºC.
More about Almaty
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Almaty right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Glasgow to Almaty Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Zenkov Cathedral, Charyn Canyon and Kazan Cathedral are leading attractions which should be on every Almaty itinerary.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've visited Almaty, now it's time to discover other parts of Kazakhstan. Travel about 257 kilometres east to Zharkent to tick off its top attractions. 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 standout destination in Kazakhstan and is around 225 kilometres north-east of Almaty. No trip is complete without visiting Kora Gorge, Mosque and Fontan Na Ploshchadi.