Travelling from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Karaganda Airport (KGF): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Almaty Airport to Karaganda Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Almaty and Karaganda share the same timezone, UTC+6.
You can choose from 15 weekly Almaty Airport to Karaganda Airport flights. The 04:50 departure with Air Astana is the earliest available. Air Astana operates the latest service of the day at 19:30.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your ALA to KGF flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Karaganda (and then discovering more of Kazakhstan!) is a cinch with Air Astana. This popular airline offers direct flights from Almaty Airport to Karaganda Airport.
Air Astana is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Karaganda Airport (KGF)
$64 is the best price for a one-way Almaty Airport to Karaganda Airport flight. A return flight starts from $137. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ALA to KGF.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Almaty Airport to Karaganda Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from ALA to KGF.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Almaty Airport to Karaganda Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
61.23% of flights that leave from Almaty Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Almaty Airport from central Almaty, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Almaty Airport to Karaganda Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near ALA:
Getting from Karaganda Airport (KGF) to central Karaganda
From Karaganda Airport, Karaganda is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Karaganda Airport (KGF)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Almaty Airport to Karaganda Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Karaganda. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Almaty Airport to Karaganda Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Karaganda, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -22ºC (-8ºF) and -6ºC (21ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ALA to KGF sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've visited Karaganda, now it's time to discover more of Kazakhstan. Journey about 386 kilometres north-east to Pavlodar to tick off its top attractions. From Cathedral of the Annunciation to Chapel of St. Nicholas and Mosquée Mashkur Jusup, your itinerary will be busy.
Temirtau is another well-known destination in Kazakhstan and is around 31 kilometres north of Karaganda. No journey is complete without a visit to Temirtau stele, Zimniy Sad and Tets Pvs.
