Travelling from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Almaty Airport.
Almaty is three hours behind Kuala Lumpur and is in the UTC+5 timezone.
Flights from KUL to ALA start from 12:30 — the first with AirAsia X. The latest departure is at 13:00 with AirAsia X. In total, you can choose from five weekly Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Almaty Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your KUL to ALA flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Almaty (and then discovering more of Kazakhstan!) is a snap with AirAsia X. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Almaty Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is AirAsia X.
AirAsia X is the most punctual carrier that offers KUL to ALA flights, with 69.77% of its services landing on time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Almaty Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between KUL and ALA include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Zayed International Airport
Phuket Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Almaty Airport flight is $265. A round-trip fare right now is $741. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from KUL to ALA, reserve your trip seven months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Almaty Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from KUL to ALA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Almaty Airport.
Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Of all flights departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 59% touch down on time at their destination.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near KUL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Almaty Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
Consider staying in a hotel near ALA if you're taking a late Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Almaty Airport rental car. Book your wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and see more of Almaty and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Almaty Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The quietest month for a flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Almaty Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Almaty based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Almaty Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KUL to ALA in January. Average temperatures are between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
