Travelling from Almaty Airport (ALA) to New York: what you need to know
Almaty Airport is located in Almaty. Operating on the UTC-4 timezone, New York is 10 hours behind Almaty.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from ALA to New York.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from ALA to New York. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
If you have a passport from Kazakhstan, you'll need an embassy visa to enter United States. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Almaty Airport to New York for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and certainly before flying.
To get to ALA from central Almaty, it'll take around 37 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to ALA? If you're boarding an early flight from Almaty Airport to New York, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to New York
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Almaty Airport to New York is ج.م. 19,016. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 39,418. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from ALA to New York, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a ticket from Almaty Airport to New York.
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Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to the centre of New York takes around 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 11 minutes.
Book a hotel near EWR if you're catching a late flight from Almaty Airport to New York. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of New York. Following your flight from Almaty Airport to New York, it'll take you around 48 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near JFK. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from ALA to New York:
Best time to go to New York
August is the most popular month to board a flight from Almaty Airport to New York while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to New York, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in New York is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Almaty Airport to New York in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap flights from ALA to New York around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about New York
Start your New York trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Almaty Airport to New York, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building are top attractions which should feature on every New York itinerary.
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