Travelling from Melbourne to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore your departure choices from here for your flight from Melbourne to Almaty Airport (ALA).
Almaty is 5 hours behind Melbourne. Almaty Airport is located in Almaty, which operates on the UTC+6 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to ALA, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight from Melbourne to ALA that includes a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between MEL and ALA include:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
From the centre of Melbourne, MEL is around 24 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to reach the terminal.
Need a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Almaty Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
About Almaty Airport (ALA)
Book a hotel close to ALA if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Almaty Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
From Almaty Airport, Almaty is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 37 minutes to reach the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Almaty Airport is Rs110,060. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs250,560. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from Melbourne to ALA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your ticket from Melbourne to Almaty Airport.
Set up a Price Alert for flight tickets from Melbourne to ALA. There's no need to check every day to see whether fares have dropped. We'll tell you the moment there's a change in price.
Customise your journey by applying filters. Choose the number of stops, total duration, and arrival and departure times to find the ideal flight from Melbourne to Almaty Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' options first.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Almaty Airport (ALA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Almaty Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Almaty in February when it's quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Almaty. The warmest month is July. Book your flights from Melbourne to ALA sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -16ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap flights from Melbourne to Almaty Airport sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Almaty
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Almaty right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Almaty Airport:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. First President's Park, Ascension Cathedral and Central Park are must-do's during your Almaty adventure.
Complete your Almaty trip with a car rental
Once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Melbourne to Almaty Airport, the next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Almaty. Browse the exclusive deals and easily compare options on price, pick-up convenience, fuel policies, and more.
