Flying from New York to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from New York to Almaty Airport (ALA). Check out your options for jetting out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Almaty is 10 hours ahead of New York. Almaty Airport is located in Almaty, which operates on the UTC+6 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from New York to ALA. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like August or holiday periods such as Christmas and New Year will mean longer waits at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise move.
Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for flights from New York to ALA departing from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Have an early flight from New York to Almaty Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Break up your flight from New York to Almaty Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Top stopovers between John F. Kennedy International Airport and ALA include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central New York to JFK in about 1 hour and 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 48 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book another night away? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near John F. Kennedy International Airport the day before your flight from New York to ALA:
About Almaty Airport (ALA)
If you have a late flight from New York to Almaty Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near ALA:
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from central Almaty. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 37 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from New York to Almaty Airport is ج.م. 18,051. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 37,316. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from New York to ALA, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your ticket from New York to Almaty Airport.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from New York to Almaty Airport. Simply enter your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
The best time to fly from New York to Almaty Airport (ALA)
July is the busiest month to board a flight from New York to Almaty Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Almaty, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from New York to ALA in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from New York to Almaty Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -16ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Almaty
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Almaty Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Almaty:
First President's Park and Ascension Cathedral are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Almaty to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Central Park.
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