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$161+ Cheap flights from Almaty (ALA) to Istanbul (IST)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALA — IST
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Almaty to Istanbul are usually found in February or December, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Almaty to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Almaty (ALA) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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Round-trip from

$332
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$161
(Jazeera Airways)
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Cheapest flights from Almaty to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Almaty to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/185:50 amALA - IST
1 stop17h 35mAir Astana
Wed 12/2510:25 pmIST - ALA
1 stop12h 10mAir Astana
Deal found 11/18$340
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/279:55 amALA - IST
Nonstop6h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 1/11:20 amIST - ALA
Nonstop5h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/20$342
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2212:40 pmALA - IST
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/69:40 pmIST - ALA
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$390
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/189:10 pmALA - IST
1 stop25h 20mSCAT Airlines
Thu 12/269:40 pmIST - ALA
1 stop25h 00mSCAT Airlines
Deal found 11/20$405
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/92:35 amALA - IST
1 stop10h 20mAzerbaijan Airlines
Sun 12/1510:25 pmIST - ALA
1 stop25h 10mAzerbaijan Airlines
Deal found 11/19$419
This Uzbekistan Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Uzbekistan Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1011:10 pmALA - IST
1 stop13h 50mUzbekistan Airways
Sun 12/156:00 amIST - ALA
1 stop14h 10mUzbekistan Airways
Deal found 11/19$447
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/243:05 amALA - IST
1 stop12h 35mAir Arabia
Wed 11/276:45 pmIST - ALA
1 stop17h 25mAir Arabia
Deal found 11/20$513
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/263:00 amALA - IST
1 stop11h 20mQatar Airways
Wed 1/88:10 pmIST - ALA
1 stop10h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/19$581
This flydubai deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flydubai is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/173:55 amALA - IST
1 stop15h 40mflydubai
Tue 12/241:50 amIST - ALA
1 stop47h 05mflydubai
Deal found 11/18$764
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2612:45 amALA - IST
2 stops19h 20mLufthansa
Thu 1/26:50 amIST - ALA
1 stop14h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 11/19$958
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/3010:35 amALA - IST
1 stop13h 15mChina Southern
Sat 12/73:50 pmIST - ALA
2 stops49h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 11/19$1,655

Find flights from Almaty to Istanbul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Almaty to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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AlmatyIstanbul

ALA - IST

ALAIST

Almaty

Thu 1/9

10:10 am-9:25 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Istanbul

Sun 1/12

10:20 pm-5:40 am

Nonstop5h 20m

$332

AlmatyIstanbul

ALA - IST

ALAIST

Almaty

Fri 12/27

9:55 am-2:40 pm

Nonstop6h 45m

Istanbul

Wed 1/1

1:20 am-8:55 am

Nonstop5h 35m

$342

AlmatyIstanbul

ALA - IST

ALAIST

Almaty

Sun 12/22

12:40 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop10h 45m

Istanbul

Mon 1/6

9:40 pm-7:20 am

1 stop7h 40m

$390

AlmatyIstanbul

ALA - IST

ALAIST

Almaty

Wed 12/18

9:10 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop25h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 12/26

9:40 pm-12:40 am

1 stop25h 00m

$405

AlmatyIstanbul

ALA - IST

ALAIST

Almaty

Mon 12/9

2:35 am-10:55 am

1 stop10h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 12/15

10:25 pm-1:35 am

1 stop25h 10m

$419

AlmatyIstanbul

ALA - IST

ALAIST

Almaty

Tue 12/10

11:10 pm-11:00 am

1 stop13h 50m

Istanbul

Sun 12/15

6:00 am-10:10 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$447

AlmatyIstanbul

ALA - IST

ALAIST

Almaty

Sun 1/19

3:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 1/26

1:50 pm-1:30 am

1 stop9h 40m

$473

AlmatyIstanbul

ALA - IST

ALAIST

Almaty

Tue 12/17

3:55 am-5:35 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 12/24

1:50 am-2:55 am

1 stop47h 05m

$764

AlmatyIstanbul

ALA - IST

ALAIST

Almaty

Sun 2/2

2:55 am-1:30 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$161

AlmatyIstanbul

ALA - IST

ALAIST

Almaty

Mon 12/30

8:20 am-3:15 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$182

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Compare providers for flights from Almaty to Istanbul

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Almaty to Istanbul in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
business-class.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Almaty-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Almaty-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Almaty-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Almaty-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Almaty-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Almaty to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Almaty with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Almaty to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Almaty to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Almaty to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Almaty to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Almaty to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 90 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Almaty to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Almaty to Istanbul Airport (average of $897). Flying from Almaty to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,422). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ALA to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Almaty to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Almaty to Istanbul Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Almaty to Istanbul Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Almaty to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

The most flights from ALA to IST are scheduled on a Wednesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Azerbaijan Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways and flydubai from Almaty to Istanbul by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
51 reviews

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

5.9

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 1

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

Air Arabia
7.6
Good
51 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
51 reviews

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

5.9

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 1

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,831 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
51 reviews

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

5.9

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 1

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,915 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
51 reviews

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

5.9

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 1

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

flydubai
6.7
Okay
155 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
51 reviews

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

5.9

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 1

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Almaty to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Almaty to Istanbul?

    For a flight from Almaty to Istanbul, you will be flying from Almaty. Almaty (ALA) is just 9.0 mi from the center of the city. Almaty is the only Almaty airport and it handles 6 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. 5 airlines have flights to Istanbul from Almaty on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Almaty to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $332, Air Astana will fly you from Almaty to Istanbul Airport and back. In addition to Air Astana, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and SCAT Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $342 and $405, respectively. These flights start at 13% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Almaty to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    $161 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jazeera Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Astana and SCAT Airlines, with prices starting from $184 and $202, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Almaty to Istanbul Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Almaty to Istanbul Airport consider choosing Air Serbia (87%), Egyptair (85%) or Air Astana (66%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Almaty to Istanbul Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $612 for a flight from Almaty to Istanbul Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $169 while the most popular route, (Almaty - Istanbul) is currently priced at $265.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Almaty to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Almaty to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Almaty to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Almaty to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Almaty to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Almaty to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Almaty to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Almaty to Istanbul Airport (average of $897). Flying from Almaty to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,422). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Almaty to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Jazeera AirwaysCheapest$211Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time95%
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$212Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
SCAT AirlinesCheapest$264Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time53%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$275Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air AstanaCheapest$306Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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