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Quick Flight Summary from Istanbul to Almaty

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    AED 730
  • Direct flight duration 5 hour 10 min
  • Direct airlines Air Astana, Turkish Airlines
  • Arrival airports ALA
  • Best days to book Saturday, Thursday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    AED 789

Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Almaty

Cheapest Direct Flight

Pegasus

Pegasus
8 Oct, Thu
Istanbul – Almaty
5h 10m
Non-stop
SAWALA

AJet

AJet
21 Sep, Mon
Istanbul – Almaty
8h 40m
1 stop
SAWALA

AJet

AJet
26 Sep, Sat
Istanbul – Almaty
8h 10m
1 stop
SAWALA

Pegasus

Pegasus
17 Sep, Thu
Istanbul – Almaty
5h 10m
Non-stop
SAWALA

Pegasus

Pegasus
25 Sep, Fri
Istanbul – Almaty
5h 10m
Non-stop
SAWALA

Air Astana

Air Astana
24 Sep, Thu
Istanbul – Almaty
5h 20m
Non-stop
ISTALA

Air Astana

Air Astana
17 Sep, Thu
Istanbul – Almaty
5h 20m
Non-stop
ISTALA

Air Astana

Air Astana
8 Oct, Thu
Istanbul – Almaty
8h 10m
1 stop
ISTALA

Air Astana

Air Astana
23 Sep, Wed
Istanbul – Almaty
8h 10m
1 stop
ISTALA

Last update: 28 August 2026 10:01

Direct flights from Istanbul to Almaty

Air Astana
Turkish Airlines

Estimated Prices for Istanbul to Almaty Flights

Cheapest Day25 September Friday
Best Price
AED 698
Average Price
AED 795
AED 1,211
AED 698
AED 923
27Thu
Aug
AED 923
28Fri
AED 1,211
29Sat
AED 923
30Sun
AED 923
31Mon
AED 773
01Tue
Sep
AED 773
02Wed
AED 773
03Thu
AED 773
04Fri
AED 957
05Sat
AED 773
06Sun
AED 773
07Mon
AED 773
08Tue
AED 722
09Wed
AED 722
10Thu
AED 722
11Fri
AED 773
12Sat
AED 773
13Sun
AED 722
14Mon
AED 869
15Tue
AED 766
16Wed
AED 720
17Thu
AED 766
18Fri
AED 720
19Sat
AED 722
20Sun
AED 722
21Mon
AED 722
22Tue
AED 722
23Wed
AED 722
24Thu
AED 698
25Fri

Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Istanbul City Center

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is accessible by car using the TEM highway. Take the Sabiha Gökçen Airport exit off the TEM highway and follow the signs to the airport. The airport is also accessible by city buses and Havataş shuttles. There is an outdoor parking lot and a multi-story parking lot at the airport. There are some private parking facilities located around the airport that travelers can also use.   

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to Sabiha Gökçen Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic, especially during rush hour. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.

Havabus

Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and central locations in the city like Taksim on the European side and Kadıköy and Yenisahra on the Anatolian side. The shuttle buses provide quick and comfortable transportation to and from the airport every 30 minutes.

Marmaray

The Marmaray is a particularly convenient means of transportation for those coming from the European side of the city. Those on the European side can get on at Yenikapı, take the Marmaray to the Ayrılık Çeşmesi stop, from there get on the Kadıköy-Kartal metro to Kartal and then either take a taxi or public bus to Sabiha Gökçen Airport.

Bus

The Sabiha Gökçen Airport is also accessible by public bus.

Lines that operate between central locations in the city and the airport are as follows: E3 - 4.Levent - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E9 - Bostancı - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E10 - Kadıköy - Kurtköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E11 - Kadıköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E18 - Altunizade - Ümraniye - Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 16S - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - Metrobus Uzuncayır, KM20 - Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, KM22 - Cevizli - Kartal Metro - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 132H Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

Metro

Starting in Kadikoy on the Anatolian side of the city, the metro passes through many stations like Kozyatağı, Bostancı, Küçükyalı, and Maltepe. Get off at the Kartal stop. From here you can take a bus or taxi to the airport.

Rental Cars

The airport is accessible by car, so another option is to rent a vehicle for transportation. There are many car rental agencies located in the city from which you can rent a car and drive to the airport. You can return your rental car at the airport by notifying them in advance.

Airport Information

Simit Sarayı, Center Point, Mc Donald’s, Mc D Cafe, İstanbul Cafe, Drive Inn Cafe, Burger King, Popeyes, Sbarro, Usta Dönerci, Kahve Dünyası and Starbucks are located in the departures hall. Kahve Dünyası, Secco Kafe, Usta Dönerci, Burger King, Sbarro, Mc Donald’s, Trattoria Milano, Heroes Sports Bar, Grab&Fly and Gate Café are located after passport control for international departures. Kahve Dünyası, Burger King, Mc Donald’s, Center Point, Turkish Kitchen, Kıvanç Gökçe Büfe, Grab&Fly, Simit&Çay and Coca Cola Gate Café are located after the security checkpoint in the domestic terminal. Kahve Dünyası, Karafırın, Simit Sarayı and Burger King are located in the arrivals hall. Fly Café is located in the outdoor parking lot. The following passenger lounges offer comfortable and convenient services at Sabiha Gökçen Airport: LGM CIP Lounge, Wings Lounge, Lounge İstanbul International Flights and Turkish Airlines Lounge. The Setur duty free retail stores offer a rich selection of products. 


Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Atatürk Airport is accessible by taxi, airport shuttles, metro, and buses. You can also choose to drive your personal car and park in the parking lot for a certain fee. The airport is equipped with an outdoor lot and an indoor multi-story lot.  

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to Atatürk Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. Hitting the road during rush hour runs the risk of missing your flight. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.

Havabus

The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Atatürk Airport and central locations in the city. The Havataş shuttles provide service to and from Taksim and the Yenikapi IDO Pier every 30 minutes.

Bus

Atatürk Airport is also accessible from the city center by bus. You can get to Atatürk Airport using the TH-1 bus from Taksim and YH-1 bus from Yenikapi.

Metro

One of the fastest ways to get to the airport is by metro. The metro passes through many locations, such as Yenikapı, Aksaray, Fatih, Topkapı, and Esenler Otogar and goes directly into the airport.

Rental Cars

You can rent a car from rental agencies such as AVIS, Budget, or Europcar both at the airport and at various locations in the city. You can also return your rental vehicle to the airport branch of the aforementioned companies. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location.

Airport Information

Caffe Nero, Starbucks Coffee and Simit Sarayı are located in the international arrivals hall. Popeyes, Sbarro, Caffe Nero, Simit Sarayı, Cakes & Bakes, Turcuisine, Sweet Deligts, Quick Asia, Efes Beerport, The Greenport, Starbucks Coffee, Cafe-Inn, Eat & Go, Coca-Cola Cafe, Kitchenette, Flight Point and Zero Café are located in the international departures hall. Simit Sarayi is located in the domestic arrivals hall. Kantin, The Greenport, Kokpit, Tadında Anadolu, Cakes & Bakes, Starbucks Coffee, Cafe-Inn, Burger King and Sbarro are located in the domestic departures hall.

The Primeclass Lounge, Akbank Wings Lounge, Comfort Lounge, Emirates Lounge, Sky Team Lounge and TTNET Platin Lounge are located in the international terminal. The THY CIP Lounge, Akbank Wings Lounge and Primeclass Lounge are located in the domestic terminal. The ATÜ retail stores provide duty free shopping services.

Transportation to Almaty City Center from Airport

Almaty Intl. Airport

There are not many alternatives to travel between Almaty Airport and the city center in Almaty, where there is not heavy traffic flow. Almaty Airport occupies an important place in the transportation thanks to its international terminal at which you can satisfy your needs before and after your flight and easily make your flights.

You don’t have many options to reach the city center from Almaty Airport, which is 18 kilometers away from Almaty city center; however, it is possible to reach the city center quickly thanks to low traffic flow in the city. You can go to the city center by taking a taxi or renting a car. Parking lots for private cars are also available at the airport.

Taxi

Taxi is the most convenient option you can use to reach the city center from Almaty Airport. You can get to the city center in a short time by taking a taxi you can get at the airport as soon as your plane lands. The fact that there is not traffic congestion in the city also means that you can go quickly to the city center.

Rent a car

Another option to reach the city center is to rent a car. You can go to the city center comfortably by driving the car you rent from the car rental offices at Almaty Airport. You can rent a car with or without a driver and deliver it to car rental offices in the city center. You can visit the airport’s website to find out the car rental companies you can choose from.

Almaty Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Thursday
27 Aug
Clear
31°18°
Today
Friday
28 Aug
Clear
33°19°
Saturday
29 Aug
Clear
35°21°
Sunday
30 Aug
Clear
33°20°
Monday
31 Aug
Rain
35°19°

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Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Istanbul-Almaty flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Istanbul-Almaty flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Istanbul-Almaty flights, you can use Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport as departure airport, and Almaty Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Istanbul-Almaty is 3899 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 4 hour 50 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Istanbul-Almaty flights is Sunday.
Air Astana, Turkish Airlines organizes direct flights between Istanbul-Almaty.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Pegasus starts from approximately AED 584.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Azerbaijan Airlines
AED 766
1 piece X 10 kg cabin baggage / No changes allowed / No Refund
Pegasus
AED 584
1 piece X 3 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
AJet
AED 619
1 piece X 4 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
Scat Airlines
AED 684
1 piece X 10 kg cabin baggage / No changes allowed / No Refund
Air Arabia
AED 845
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x40x20 cm) / Paid Change (up to 24 hours) / No Refund

Last update: 26.08.2026

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