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Quick Flight Summary from Riyadh to Almaty

Key numbers to know before you book

Lowest recent price
AED 1,328
Direct flight duration 11 hour 5 min
Arrival airports ALA
Best days to book Saturday, Friday
Average over the last 30 days
AED 1,094

Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Almaty

Best Price

Air Arabia

29 Aug, Sat09:10

Riyadh – Almaty

13h 20m

1 stop

RUH–ALA

AED 970

Air Arabia

18 Sep, Fri09:10

Riyadh – Almaty

1d 3h 50m

1 stop

RUH–ALA

AED 1,004

Air Arabia

31 Aug, Mon17:00

Riyadh – Almaty

20h

1 stop

RUH–ALA

AED 1,031

Air Arabia

22 Aug, Sat17:00

Riyadh – Almaty

20h

1 stop

RUH–ALA

AED 1,075

Qatar Airways

1 Sep, Tue15:00

Riyadh – Almaty

8h 40m

1 stop

RUH–ALA

AED 1,121

Flydubai

8 Sep, Tue13:15

Riyadh – Almaty

1d 1h 50m

1 stop

RUH–ALA

AED 1,143

Flydubai

5 Sep, Sat13:15

Riyadh – Almaty

11h 30m

1 stop

RUH–ALA

AED 1,161

Flydubai

28 Aug, Fri09:50

Riyadh – Almaty

16h 50m

1 stop

RUH–ALA

AED 1,166

Shortest Flight

Qatar Airways

24 Aug, Mon15:30

Riyadh – Almaty

8h 10m

1 stop

RUH–ALA

AED 1,180

Last update: 21 August 2026 21:39

Estimated Prices for Riyadh to Almaty Flights

Cheapest Day9 September Wednesday

Best Price

AED 1,187

Average Price

AED 1,337

AED 1,640

AED 1,187

AED 1,388

21Fri

Aug

AED 1,554

22Sat

AED 1,421

23Sun

AED 1,594

24Mon

AED 1,407

25Tue

AED 1,592

26Wed

AED 1,400

27Thu

AED 1,640

28Fri

AED 1,410

29Sat

AED 1,461

30Sun

AED 1,274

31Mon

AED 1,278

01Tue

Sep

AED 1,273

02Wed

AED 1,273

03Thu

AED 1,273

04Fri

AED 1,273

05Sat

AED 1,273

06Sun

AED 1,192

07Mon

08Tue

AED 1,187

09Wed

AED 1,192

10Thu

AED 1,274

11Fri

AED 1,273

12Sat

AED 1,270

13Sun

AED 1,273

14Mon

AED 1,286

15Tue

AED 1,200

16Wed

AED 1,330

17Thu

AED 1,309

18Fri

AED 1,202

19Sat

Key Features of the Airlines

- Star Alliance Member
- Complimentary Meals
- 2x23kg Baggage
- Premium Abu Dhabi Carrier
- Generous Baggage
- Award-Winning Service
- Best LCC Middle East
- Flexible Rebooking
- Wide Domestic Network
- Budget Abu Dhabi Flights
- Modern A320 Fleet
- Digital-First Experience
- oneworld Member
- Jordan Flag Carrier
- Full Service

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Transportation to Airport from Riyadh City Center

King Khalid Intl. Airport

King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is well-connected to Riyadh city center through several transportation options, including taxis, transfer services, and rental cars. The airport is located about 35 kilometers from city center and for those driving their own vehicles, the airport provides parking facilities for both short- and long-term use.

Taxi

Taxis are one of the fastest and most convenient ways to reach King Khalid International Airport as typically takes 25-30 minutes to reach, depending on traffic conditions. They are widely available across Riyadh, and ride-hailing apps like Uber and Careem offer an additional option. Fares range depending on the pickup point and traffic.

Bus Services

Public buses connect the airport to various parts of Riyadh, including the city center. They typically operate during daytime hours, but schedules and routes should be confirmed at the airport information desk. Look for clearly marked bus stops at the arrivals area.

Metro

Riyadh metro system consists of six lines, connecting 85 stations. Line 4, or also known as the Yellow Line, runs from King Khalid International Airport to the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). Passengers opting for public transportation can use the metro, as it is available at the airport exits, and tickets can be obtained from machines at the station.

Hotel Shuttles

Many hotels in Riyadh provide transfer services to King Khalid International Airport. These services are convenient, reliable, and often affordable or free of charge, depending on your booking type. Travelers must confirm availability and costs with their hotel during booking. Hotel transfers are ideal for those who prefer a pre-arranged mode of transportation.

Rental Car

For those who prefer to drive themselves, renting a car is a flexible and comfortable alternative. Car rental offices are located throughout Riyadh, offering a variety of vehicles with or without a driver. The journey to the airport takes about 25–30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. International visitors need a valid international driving license to rent a car in Saudi Arabia.

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

Today

Friday

21 Aug

Clear

31°20°

Saturday

22 Aug

Clear

30°19°

Sunday

23 Aug

Clear

29°20°

Monday

24 Aug

Clear

32°17°

Tuesday

25 Aug

Rain

27°17°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wingie offer the cheapest Riyadh-Almaty flights?

When you search for Riyadh-Almaty flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Riyadh-Almaty flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.

Which airports can I use for Riyadh-Almaty flights?

For Riyadh-Almaty flights, you can use King Khalid Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Almaty Intl. Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Riyadh-Almaty and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Riyadh-Almaty is 3439 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 4 hour 10 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Riyadh-Almaty flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Riyadh-Almaty flights is Wednesday.

Riyadh-Almaty: which airline is better value on this route?

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 1,187.

Airline	Price	Standard inclusions
Emirates	AED 1,263	1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 25 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment
Air Arabia	AED 1,400	1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x40x20 cm) / Paid Change (up to 24 hours) / No Refund
Pegasus	AED 1,187	1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 20 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund
Salam Air	AED 1,224	—