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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Almaty International Airport to Istanbul Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$149 and round-trip from US$295. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      ALA 17:00
      6h 20m
      Direct
      IST 21:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 4 | Air Astana
      IST 22:20
      5h 30m
      Direct
      ALA 05:50
      Istanbul - Almaty | Fri, Dec 11 | Air Astana
      US$322 US$492
      35% off
      35% off
      US$492 US$322
    • ALA 17:00
      6h 20m
      Direct
      IST 21:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Air Astana
      IST 22:20
      5h 30m
      Direct
      ALA 05:50
      Istanbul - Almaty | Fri, Nov 20 | Air Astana
      US$324 US$492
      34% off
      34% off
      US$492 US$324
    • ALA 05:25
      16h 55m
      1 stop
      IST 20:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 2 | SunExpress
      SAW 21:25
      5h 15m
      Direct
      ALA 04:40
      Istanbul - Almaty | Thu, Dec 3 | Pegasus Airlines
      US$295 US$492
      40% off
      40% off
      US$492 US$295
    • ALA 22:40
      21h 55m
      1 stop
      IST 18:35
      Almaty - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Scat Airlines
      SAW 21:25
      5h 15m
      Direct
      ALA 04:40
      Istanbul - Almaty | Sun, Nov 29 | Pegasus Airlines
      US$309
      37% off
      US$492 US$309
    • ALA 10:10
      12h 55m
      1 stop
      IST 21:05
      Almaty - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 26 | Air Astana
      IST 12:20
      5h 25m
      Direct
      ALA 19:45
      Istanbul - Almaty | Thu, Dec 3 | Air Astana
      US$310
      37% off
      US$492 US$310
    • ALA 22:40
      21h 55m
      1 stop
      IST 18:35
      Almaty - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 30 | Scat Airlines
      SAW 21:25
      5h 15m
      Direct
      ALA 04:40
      Istanbul - Almaty | Thu, Dec 3 | Pegasus Airlines
      US$311
      37% off
      US$492 US$311
    • ALA 23:35
      12h 55m
      1 stop
      IST 10:30
      Almaty - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 27 | FlyArystan
      SAW 21:25
      5h 15m
      Direct
      ALA 04:40
      Istanbul - Almaty | Thu, Dec 3 | Pegasus Airlines
      US$311
      37% off
      US$492 US$311
    • ALA 16:05
      28h 35m
      1 stop
      IST 18:40
      Almaty - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 26 | Scat Airlines
      SAW 21:25
      5h 15m
      Direct
      ALA 04:40
      Istanbul - Almaty | Thu, Dec 3 | Pegasus Airlines
      US$312
      37% off
      US$492 US$312
    • ALA 05:50
      17h 35m
      1 stop
      IST 21:25
      Almaty - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 28 | Air Astana
      IST 22:20
      5h 30m
      Direct
      ALA 05:50
      Istanbul - Almaty | Fri, Dec 4 | Air Astana
      US$313
      36% off
      US$492 US$313
    • ALA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Almaty - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
      IST 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      ALA 16:00
      Istanbul - Almaty | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      ALA 23:35
      12h 55m
      1 stop
      IST 10:30
      Almaty - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 7 | FlyArystan
      US$149 US$350
      56% off
      56% off
      US$350 US$149
    • ALA 05:25
      28h 15m
      1 stop
      IST 07:40
      Almaty - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | SunExpress
      US$155 US$350
      56% off
      56% off
      US$350 US$155
    • ALA 05:25
      16h 55m
      1 stop
      IST 20:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 12 | SunExpress
      US$157 US$350
      55% off
      55% off
      US$350 US$157
    • ALA 05:25
      16h 55m
      1 stop
      IST 20:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | SunExpress
      US$158
      55% off
      US$350 US$158
    • ALA 05:25
      16h 55m
      1 stop
      IST 20:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 5 | SunExpress
      US$163
      53% off
      US$350 US$163
    • ALA 05:25
      10h 55m
      1 stop
      IST 14:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 19 | SunExpress
      US$164
      53% off
      US$350 US$164
    • ALA 05:25
      16h 55m
      1 stop
      IST 20:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 7 | SunExpress
      US$165
      53% off
      US$350 US$165
    • ALA 05:25
      28h 15m
      1 stop
      IST 07:40
      Almaty - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 1 | SunExpress
      US$166
      53% off
      US$350 US$166
    • ALA 23:35
      12h 55m
      1 stop
      IST 10:30
      Almaty - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 21 | FlyArystan
      US$170
      51% off
      US$350 US$170
    • ALA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Almaty - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      ALA 17:00
      6h 20m
      Direct
      IST 21:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Air Astana
      US$249 US$410
      39% off
      39% off
      US$410 US$249
    • ALA 07:00
      6h 20m
      Direct
      IST 11:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Air Astana
      US$250 US$410
      39% off
      39% off
      US$410 US$250
    • ALA 17:00
      6h 20m
      Direct
      IST 21:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 18 | Air Astana
      US$252 US$410
      39% off
      39% off
      US$410 US$252
    • ALA 17:00
      6h 20m
      Direct
      IST 21:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 4 | Air Astana
      US$252
      39% off
      US$410 US$252
    • ALA 17:00
      6h 20m
      Direct
      IST 21:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Air Astana
      US$254
      38% off
      US$410 US$254
    • ALA 17:00
      6h 20m
      Direct
      IST 21:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Air Astana
      US$256
      38% off
      US$410 US$256
    • ALA 17:00
      6h 20m
      Direct
      IST 21:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 28 | Air Astana
      US$257
      37% off
      US$410 US$257
    • ALA 07:00
      6h 20m
      Direct
      IST 11:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 22 | Air Astana
      US$258
      37% off
      US$410 US$258
    • ALA 17:00
      6h 20m
      Direct
      IST 21:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 4 | Air Astana
      US$259
      37% off
      US$410 US$259
    • ALA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Almaty - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      ALA 17:05
      6h 15m
      Direct
      IST 21:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Air Astana
      US$241 US$350
      31% off
      31% off
      US$350 US$241
    • ALA 07:00
      6h 20m
      Direct
      IST 11:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 3 | Air Astana
      US$245 US$350
      30% off
      30% off
      US$350 US$245
    • ALA 17:00
      6h 20m
      Direct
      IST 21:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Air Astana
      US$249 US$410
      39% off
      39% off
      US$410 US$249
    • ALA 07:00
      6h 20m
      Direct
      IST 11:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Air Astana
      US$250
      39% off
      US$410 US$250
    • ALA 17:00
      6h 20m
      Direct
      IST 21:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 18 | Air Astana
      US$252
      39% off
      US$410 US$252
    • ALA 17:00
      6h 20m
      Direct
      IST 21:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 4 | Air Astana
      US$252
      39% off
      US$410 US$252
    • ALA 17:00
      6h 20m
      Direct
      IST 21:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 6 | Air Astana
      US$254
      38% off
      US$410 US$254
    • ALA 07:00
      6h 20m
      Direct
      IST 11:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Air Astana
      US$254
      67% off
      US$760 US$254
    • ALA 17:00
      6h 20m
      Direct
      IST 21:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 23 | Air Astana
      US$256
      38% off
      US$410 US$256
    • ALA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Almaty - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      ALA 17:00
      6h 20m
      Direct
      IST 21:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 30 | Air Astana
      US$247 US$762
      68% off
      68% off
      US$762 US$247
    • ALA 17:00
      6h 20m
      Direct
      IST 21:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Air Astana
      US$249 US$762
      67% off
      67% off
      US$762 US$249
    • ALA 07:00
      6h 20m
      Direct
      IST 11:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Air Astana
      US$252 US$762
      67% off
      67% off
      US$762 US$252
    • ALA 07:00
      6h 20m
      Direct
      IST 11:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 27 | Air Astana
      US$294
      61% off
      US$762 US$294
    • ALA 17:00
      6h 20m
      Direct
      IST 21:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 26 | Air Astana
      US$414
      46% off
      US$762 US$414
    • ALA 06:15
      6h 20m
      Direct
      IST 10:35
      Almaty - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 25 | Turkish Airlines
      US$421
      45% off
      US$762 US$421
    • ALA 05:50
      6h 35m
      Direct
      IST 10:25
      Almaty - Istanbul | Mon, Oct 26 | Turkish Airlines
      US$469
      38% off
      US$762 US$469
    • ALA 05:25
      6h 10m
      Direct
      IST 09:35
      Almaty - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 24 | Turkish Airlines
      US$489
      36% off
      US$762 US$489
    • ALA 16:20
      6h 5m
      Direct
      IST 20:25
      Almaty - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 24 | Air Astana
      US$532
      30% off
      US$762 US$532
    • ALA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Almaty - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • ALA 16:20
      6h 5m
      Direct
      IST 20:25
      Almaty - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 24 | Air Astana
      US$532 US$760
      30% off
      30% off
      US$760 US$532
    • ALA 17:05
      6h 15m
      Direct
      IST 21:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Air Astana
      US$241 US$350
      31% off
      31% off
      US$350 US$241
    • ALA 17:05
      6h 15m
      Direct
      IST 21:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 6 | Air Astana
      US$258 US$760
      66% off
      66% off
      US$760 US$258
    • ALA 17:05
      6h 15m
      Direct
      IST 21:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 1 | Turkish Airlines
      US$503
      34% off
      US$760 US$503
    • ALA 07:00
      6h 20m
      Direct
      IST 11:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 3 | Air Astana
      US$245
      30% off
      US$350 US$245
    • ALA 17:00
      6h 20m
      Direct
      IST 21:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Air Astana
      US$249
      39% off
      US$410 US$249
    • ALA 07:00
      6h 20m
      Direct
      IST 11:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Air Astana
      US$250
      39% off
      US$410 US$250
    • ALA 17:00
      6h 20m
      Direct
      IST 21:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 18 | Air Astana
      US$252
      39% off
      US$410 US$252
    • ALA 17:00
      6h 20m
      Direct
      IST 21:20
      Almaty - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 4 | Air Astana
      US$252
      39% off
      US$410 US$252
    • ALA 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Almaty - Istanbul | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Almaty to Istanbul are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Almaty International Airport to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Almaty International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Almaty International Airport to Istanbul Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Almaty International Airport to Istanbul Airport are usually in February, with an average price of US$276. It is best to avoid March, when the average price can reach US$393.

US$393
US$335
US$276
US$218
    Cheapest
  • US$361
    Oct
  • US$289
    Nov
  • US$286
    Dec
  • US$371
    Jan
  • US$276
    Feb
  • US$393
    Mar
  • US$319
    Apr
  • US$305
    May
  • US$323
    Jun
  • US$350
    Jul
  • US$323
    Aug
  • US$337
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Almaty International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Almaty International Airport to Istanbul Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, March is often the month to find the lowest fares from Almaty International Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average price of US$396. June is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching US$634.

US$634
US$515
US$396
US$277
    Cheapest
  • US$483
    Oct
  • US$435
    Nov
  • US$452
    Dec
  • US$622
    Jan
  • US$429
    Feb
  • US$396
    Mar
  • US$611
    Apr
  • US$565
    May
  • US$634
    Jun
  • US$524
    Jul
  • US$557
    Aug
  • US$497
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Almaty International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Almaty International Airport to Istanbul Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Almaty International Airport to Istanbul Airport is Tuesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday as prices are typically highest on that day.

US$372
US$336
US$299
US$263
  • US$310
    Mon
  • US$299
    Tue
  • US$307
    Wed
  • US$350
    Thu
  • US$323
    Fri
  • US$311
    Sat
  • US$372
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Almaty International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Almaty International Airport to Istanbul Airport is SunExpress (from US$153) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

SunExpress
From US$153
AJet
From US$168
FlyArystan
From US$170
Pegasus Airlines
From US$173
Scat Airlines
From US$180
Azerbaijan Airlines
From US$215
Air Astana
From US$229
Centrum Air
From US$244
Turkish Airlines
From US$267
Uzbekistan Airways
From US$271

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What is the flight schedule from Almaty International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Almaty to Istanbul and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. VF572

    Almaty International Airport

    07:45

    ALA

    5h 50m

    Direct

    11:35

    ESB

    S - - W T - S
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  2. TK2147

    Esenboga Airport

    13:55

    ESB

    1h 20m

    Direct

    15:15

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  3. XQ823

    Almaty International Airport

    05:25

    ALA

    6h 25m

    Direct

    09:50

    ADB

    - - T - - F -
    Search

  4. TK2321

    Adnan Menderes Airport

    12:55

    ADB

    1h 25m

    Direct

    14:20

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  5. PC111

    Almaty International Airport

    07:25

    ALA

    6h 5m

    Direct

    11:30

    AYT

    S - T - - - -
    Search

  6. TK2411

    Antalya Airport

    12:10

    AYT

    1h 35m

    Direct

    13:45

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  7. FS7175

    Almaty International Airport

    18:50

    ALA

    3h 35m

    Direct

    22:25

    SCO

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  8. FS7625

    Aktau Airport

    08:40

    SCO

    3h 55m

    Direct

    10:35

    IST

    - M - - - - -

  9. VF572

    Almaty International Airport

    07:45

    ALA

    5h 50m

    Direct

    11:35

    ESB

    S - - W T - S
    Search

  10. TK2143

    Esenboga Airport

    12:55

    ESB

    1h 25m

    Direct

    14:20

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  11. VF572

    Almaty International Airport

    07:45

    ALA

    5h 50m

    Direct

    11:35

    ESB

    S - - W T - S
    Search

  12. TK2171

    Esenboga Airport

    19:55

    ESB

    1h 20m

    Direct

    21:15

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  13. VF572

    Almaty International Airport

    07:45

    ALA

    5h 50m

    Direct

    11:35

    ESB

    S - - W T - S
    Search

  14. TK2175

    Esenboga Airport

    21:35

    ESB

    1h 10m

    Direct

    22:45

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  15. PC111

    Almaty International Airport

    07:25

    ALA

    6h 5m

    Direct

    11:30

    AYT

    S - T - - - -
    Search

  16. TK2425

    Antalya Airport

    18:55

    AYT

    1h 35m

    Direct

    20:30

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  17. XQ823

    Almaty International Airport

    05:25

    ALA

    6h 25m

    Direct

    09:50

    ADB

    - - T - - F -
    Search

  18. PC3306

    Adnan Menderes Airport

    23:30

    ADB

    1h 15m

    Direct

    00:45

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  19. VF572

    Almaty International Airport

    07:45

    ALA

    5h 50m

    Direct

    11:35

    ESB

    S - - W T - S
    Search

  20. TK2183

    Esenboga Airport

    23:10

    ESB

    1h 20m

    Direct

    00:30

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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About Almaty International Airport and Istanbul Airport

Learn about Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Istanbul Airport (IST) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 3,923.69km
Cheapest one-way ticket price US$149
Cheapest return ticket price US$295

FAQs for Almaty International Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Almaty International Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Almaty International Airport to Istanbul Airport takes about 5 hours 37 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • The earliest flight from Almaty International Airport to Istanbul Airport departs at 01:45, and the last departs at 16:20, with about 5 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$384 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to downtown is about 30km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Istanbul Airport (IST) is Ataturk Airport. The distance is around 31km.
  • Turkish Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 3504 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Almaty International Airport to Istanbul Airport currently start from US$149, and round-trip fares start from US$295. The current lowest fare is a FlyArystan flight departing on Mon, Dec 7; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines and Air Astana operate direct flights from Almaty International Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 5 hours 30 minutes, and around 29 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Almaty International Airport to Istanbul Airport is US$296. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Almaty International Airport to Istanbul Airport operates around 29 weekly flights, mainly by Turkish Airlines and Air Astana. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Almaty International Airport and Istanbul Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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