How to find cheap flights to Kazakhstan
Get a better price on a flight to Kazakhstan by leaving from Perth, often the most affordable departure option.
Then touch down at Almaty to get even more value from your fare.
Keep the month of September free. It's often the cheapest time to visit Kazakhstan.
The best price for a one-way flight is £284. A return ticket starts from £577.
Fine with landing anywhere if it helps you spend less? Add your departure point, enter 'Kazakhstan' in the 'To' field and discover which cities are the cheapest options.
Alternatively, select 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search if you already know your destination city. This will give you flight prices for nearby arrival airports so you can easily find the best deal.
Save yourself the daily search for fares by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an instant notification whenever the price changes on your route.
Book your tickets around one month before you travel. That's the general recommendation for scoring the biggest bargains.
The best time to go to Kazakhstan
If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month or day to fly.
January is one of the busiest months to fly. High season means more happening, but it's rarely the cheapest time to go.
December is the quietest time of year to visit if you want a slower pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Kazakhstan then.
Choose the season that matches how you like to travel, whether that's hotter, cooler or somewhere in between. July is one of the warmest months in Kazakhstan, with a maximum average temperature of 27ºC (81ºF).
Temperatures are often coolest around January, with average lows sitting at -16ºC (3ºF).
September is usually the driest month, while March is the wettest.
Depending on your travel plans and timing, also take into account weather risks like winter blizzard season and periods of flooding and snowmelt.
Getting to Kazakhstan
When it's time to book flights to Kazakhstan, you've got no shortage of arrival airports to pick from. The busiest include:
Almaty International Airport (ALA) in Almaty
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) in Astana
Shymkent International Airport (CIT) in Shimkent
These airlines are the biggest players landing at this destination, based on rough monthly flight figures:
FlyArystan — 660
Aeroflot — 220
Turkish Airlines — 120
Istanbul, Antalya and Frankfurt are among the major hubs used as stopover points on flights to Kazakhstan. Stops vary by route, so check the connection details for your departure city.
Places to visit in Kazakhstan
Almaty
Located in Almaty Province and with a population of roughly 2 million, this city should be high on the must-see list.
Major stops include Ferris Wheel Happy Eye, Russian Orthodox Church and Vystavka Robotov.
Flying into Almaty usually means coming through Almaty International Airport (ALA). You'll discover some excellent flight deals to Kazakhstan through this airport.
Explore the selection of hotels in Almaty and pair your trip with a stay you'll love.
Astana
This city in Akmola Province delivers its own mix of culture, character and energy.
Baiterek, Nur-Astana Mosque and Khan Shatyr Entertainment Centre are the perfect introduction to the highlights.
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) is the main airport serving the city.
Explore hotels in Astana and lock in a stay that fits your plans.
Shimkent
Located in Turkistan Region, this city also ranks as one of the most appealing places to visit in Kazakhstan.
Well-known attractions to experience while you're here include Victory Park, Syrdar'ya-Turkestanskiy Gosudarstvennyy Regional'nyy Prirodnyy Park and Ethnic Park Ken Baba.
You can fly into the city through its main airport, Shymkent International Airport (CIT).
Track down a deal on where you'll stay by checking out the list of hotels in Shimkent.
Good to know
Make sure you're across the entry rules before you fly. Rules can vary depending on your passport, reason for travel and length of stay. Always check with reliable sources like your airline, the local embassy or your travel agent.
ATMs (automatic teller machines) are common in large and small cities, so finding one is unlikely to be an issue.
Tipping is optional. There's no expectation to tip in Kazakhstan, but a small gesture is welcome if your experience is a positive one.
Wi-Fi coverage remains low, so be ready to go offline. Larger hotels or certain areas may offer access, but it's not something you can count on throughout your trip.
Kazakhstan has a population of about 21 million. The capital city is Nur-Sultan.
Standard time zones across this destination vary, from UTC+5 to UTC+6.
Kazakhstan sits in Asia within the Central Asia subregion.
The most popular events on the calendar include the Nauryz spring festival, Independence Day and Republic Day. Line up your flight to Kazakhstan around these occasions for an experience that goes deeper than the highlights.
Complete your trip with hotels and a car hire
Found that cheap ticket to Kazakhstan? Now work out where you'll stay and how you'll get around. Check out the range of hotels in Kazakhstan and filter your search by review score, star rating and more. You can also browse car hire options in Kazakhstan and choose from pickup locations in cities or right at the airport.
