What is the cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Almaty?

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Almaty is to bus and train via Saksaul’skiy which costs $180 - $350 and takes 5 days 1h.

What is the fastest way to get from Helsinki to Almaty?

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Almaty is to fly which takes 13h 57m and costs $380 - $650.

How far is it from Helsinki to Almaty?

The distance between Helsinki and Almaty is 3944 km. The road distance is 6755.5 km.

How do I travel from Helsinki to Almaty without a car?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Almaty without a car is to bus and train which takes 4 days 4h and costs $350 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Helsinki to Almaty?

It takes approximately 13h 57m to get from Helsinki to Almaty, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Almaty?

Almaty is 3h ahead of Helsinki. It is currently 8:09 AM in Helsinki and 11:09 AM in Almaty.

Can I drive from Helsinki to Almaty?

Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Almaty is 6756 km. It takes approximately 3 days 15h to drive from Helsinki to Almaty.

Where can I stay near Almaty?

There are 3259+ hotels available in Almaty.

Helsinki to Almaty - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Helsinki to Almaty by plane, bus, train, car, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Helsinki Airport
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane HEL - ALA
13h 57m
$382–617
Bus, train via Saksaul’skiy
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinn Central Bus station to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Moskovsky Railway Terminal to Ulianovsk Centrtrain
4. Take the train from Ulyanovsk-Centr. to Saksaultrain
5. Take the train from Saksaul to Almaty 2train
5d 1h
$189–350
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinn Central Bus station to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Moskovsky Railway Terminal to Kazan-Passtrain
4. Take the train from Kazan-Pass to Almaty 2train
4d 4h
$354–686
Drive 6,755.5 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Almatycar 6,755.5 km
3d 15h
$1,429–2,064
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane TLL - ALA
16h 11m
Ferry, bus to Riga International Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Riiabus
3. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane RIX - ALA
19h 6m

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

26Weekly Planes

12h 25mAverage Duration

$216Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,944 km
Duration: 13h 57m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Almaty, Kazakhstan?

Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) 4 times a day.

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