Travelling from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Almaty is five hours ahead of Cologne and is in the UTC+6 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your CGN to ALA flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Almaty Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CGN and ALA:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Antalya Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
$261 is currently the best price for a one-way Cologne Bonn Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Return flights start from $555. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from CGN to ALA, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Almaty Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from CGN to ALA.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Almaty Airport.
Handy information about Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Of the departures from Cologne Bonn Airport, 74.45% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Cologne Bonn Airport from central Cologne, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Almaty Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to CGN:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
Consider booking a hotel near ALA if you're on a late Cologne Bonn Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab an Almaty Airport rental car and explore Almaty and beyond with your own set of wheels. AmiGo!, Hertz and Vladex are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Almaty Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of Almaty. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Almaty Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Almaty in February.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Almaty Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CGN to ALA in January. Temperatures average between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Almaty is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan waiting to be explored. About 338 kilometres north-east of Almaty, a visit to Sarkand will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
Around 32 kilometres east of Almaty, Talghar is another essential stop in Kazakhstan. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.