Travelling from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Almaty is 13 hours ahead of Seattle and is in the UTC+5 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your SEA to ALA flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Almaty Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SEA and ALA:
Istanbul Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
Right now, $1,083 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,721. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from SEA to ALA, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Almaty Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
80% of flights departing from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from SEA.
To get to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport from central Seattle, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SEA? If you're boarding an early flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Almaty Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ALA instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Almaty Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex to explore Almaty and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Almaty Airport about two weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Almaty Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Almaty in March.
Before locking in your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Almaty Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Almaty, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 33ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SEA to ALA in January. Temperatures average between -16ºC and 3ºC then.