Flying from Tbilisi Airport (TBS) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Tbilisi Airport to Almaty Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 40 minutes.
Almaty's timezone is UTC+5, making Almaty one hour ahead of Tbilisi.
You can choose from eight weekly Tbilisi Airport to Almaty Airport flights. The 11:45 departure with Air Astana is the earliest flight available. Air Astana operates the last service of the day at 22:35.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your TBS to ALA flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Almaty (and then discovering more of Kazakhstan!) is easy with FlyArystan. This popular airline has direct flights from Tbilisi Airport to Almaty Airport.
FlyArystan is the top choice for travellers on this route.
FlyArystan is the most punctual carrier that offers TBS to ALA flights. An exceptional 89.66% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tbilisi Airport (TBS) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
At the moment, $263 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Tbilisi Airport to Almaty Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $505. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from TBS to ALA, book your trip six months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Tbilisi Airport to Almaty Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Tbilisi Airport to Almaty Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Tbilisi Airport (TBS)
When it comes to Tbilisi Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Tbilisi Airport from central Tbilisi, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Tbilisi Airport to Almaty Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near TBS:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
If you're arriving on a late Tbilisi Airport to Almaty Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near ALA:
Travel at your own speed with a Almaty Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and chase adventure across Almaty and beyond.
Booking your ride from Almaty Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport to the centre of Almaty has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The quietest month for a flight from Tbilisi Airport to Almaty Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Almaty based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Tbilisi Airport to Almaty Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -16ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from TBS to ALA sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
