Travelling from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Almaty's timezone is UTC+6, making Almaty 13 hours ahead of Seattle.
To ensure you get on your SEA to ALA flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Almaty Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SEA and ALA:
Incheon International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
$832 is the lowest price for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,499. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SEA to ALA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Almaty Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SEA to ALA by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Almaty Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SEA touch down on schedule 81.27% of the time.
To reach Seattle-Tacoma International Airport from central Seattle, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 55 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near SEA? If you're catching an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Almaty Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ALA instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Almaty Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex to explore Almaty and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Almaty Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
From Almaty Airport, Almaty is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The quietest month for a flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Almaty Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Almaty based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Almaty Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SEA to ALA in January. Temperatures average between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Almaty has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan waiting to be discovered. Around 338 kilometres north-east of Almaty, a trip to Sarkand will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
Around 32 kilometres east of Almaty, Talghar is another favourite stop in Kazakhstan. Experience major highlights starting with Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.
