Traveling from Melbourne to Almaty International Airport (ALA): What you need to know
Almaty is six hours behind Melbourne. Almaty International Airport is located in Almaty, which runs on the UTC+5 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to ALA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Popular months like December or other peak periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Melbourne to ALA leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
MEL is around 24 kilometers from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Almaty International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from the center of Melbourne in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kilometers or so.
Kick back before your Melbourne to ALA flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport has a track record for punctuality. 80% of flights leaving here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Almaty International Airport (ALA)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Almaty International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near ALA and turn in quicker:
Pick up a Almaty International Airport rental car and explore Almaty and beyond with your own set of wheels. AmiGo!, Hertz and Vladex are top outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Almaty International Airport flight.
Getting from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
From Almaty International Airport, central Almaty is around 14 kilometers away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city center by car.
Traveling by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Almaty International Airport (ALA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Almaty International Airport is AED 1,497. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 2,866. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to ALA. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Almaty International Airport tickets across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Save money on your flight from Melbourne to Almaty International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Almaty International Airport (ALA)
April is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Almaty International Airport (ALA), while October is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit Almaty based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your Melbourne to ALA plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Almaty, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has temperatures of between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Almaty International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Almaty
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Almaty right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Almaty International Airport:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Ascension Cathedral, Abay Kazakh State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater and Smotrovaya are must-visits when exploring Almaty.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Zharkent is just one of the many places in Kazakhstan waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Almaty. Around 257 kilometers away to the east, popular attractions include Zharkent Mosque, Muzey Izobrazitel'nogo Iskusstva Im.a.kasteyeva and Jarkent city.
Tekeli is another standout destination in Kazakhstan and is around 225 kilometers northeast of Almaty. No trip is complete without seeing Mosque, Fontan Na Ploshchadi and Korean Church.