What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Almaty?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Almaty is to fly which costs $180 - $320 and takes 9h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Almaty?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Almaty is to fly which takes 8h 40m and costs $160 - $340.

How far is it from Istanbul (State) to Almaty?

The distance between Istanbul (State) and Almaty is 3975 km. The road distance is 5325.1 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul (State) to Almaty without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Almaty without a car is to bus and train which takes 4 days 12h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul (State) to Almaty?

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Istanbul (State) to Almaty, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Istanbul (State) and Almaty?

Almaty is 2h ahead of Istanbul (State). It is currently 12:40 AM in Istanbul (State) and 2:40 AM in Almaty.

Can I drive from Istanbul (State) to Almaty?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Almaty is 5325 km. It takes approximately 2 days 19h to drive from Istanbul (State) to Almaty.

Where can I stay near Almaty?

There are 3136+ hotels available in Almaty.

Istanbul (State) to Almaty - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Almaty by plane, bus, train, or car

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 Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)IST - ALA
9h 5m
$183–316
Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)SAW - ALA
8h 40m
$160–340
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Zestafoni
2. Take the bus from Zestafoni to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station
3. Take the bus from Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station to Volgograd Bus station
4. Take the train from Volgograd 1 to Atyrau
5. Take the train from Atyrau to Almaty 2
4d 12h
Drive 5,325.1 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Almaty5,325.1 km
2d 19h
$623–900
Bus, train via Kalininskiy
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Chisnau South
2. Take the bus from Chişinău Southern Bus to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal
3. Take the train from Moskovsky Railway Terminal to Kazan-Pass
4. Take the train from Kazan-Pass to Almaty 2
5d 15h
$442–809
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa
2. Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Krasnodar-1 Bus station
3. Take the train from Krasnodar 1 to Ershov
4. Take the train from Ershov to Almaty 2
5d 19h
$358–591

Istanbul (IST) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

43Weekly Planes

7h 37mAverage Duration

$129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,975 km
Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Almaty, Kazakhstan?

Turkish Airlines, Air Astana, and four other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) every 4 hours.

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Almaty by plane, bus, train, or car

Fly from Istanbul

Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Bus, train

Drive 5,325.1 km

Bus, train via Kalininskiy

Bus, train #2

Istanbul (IST) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

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What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Almaty, Kazakhstan?

Flights from Istanbul to Almaty International Airport

Flights from Istanbul to Almaty International Airport

Flights from Istanbul to Almaty International Airport via Tashkent

Flights from Istanbul to Almaty International Airport via Baku Heydar Aliyev

Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Almaty International Airport via Baku Heydar Aliyev

Flights from Istanbul to Almaty International Airport via Shimkent

Flights from Istanbul to Almaty International Airport via Mineralnye Vody

Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Almaty International Airport

Train from Volgograd 1 to Atyrau

Train from Volgograd 1 to Atyrau

Train from Atyrau to Almaty 2

Train from Moskovsky Railway Terminal to Kazan-Pass

Train from Krasnodar 1 to Ershov

Train from Kazan-Pass to Almaty 2

Train from Ershov to Almaty 2

Bus from Istanbul Aksaray to Zestafoni

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Zestafoni to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station

Bus from Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station to Volgograd Bus station

Bus from Istanbul to Chisnau South

Bus from Chişinău Southern Bus to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminal

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Bursa

Bus from Bursa bus station to Krasnodar-1 Bus station

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