Travelling from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
The timezone in Almaty is UTC+6, which is one hour ahead of Islamabad.
Your ISB to ALA flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Islamabad International Airport to Almaty Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ISB and ALA:
Sharjah International Airport
Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
At the moment, ر.ق. 1,071 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Islamabad International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 2,051. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ISB to ALA if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Islamabad International Airport to Almaty Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Finding cheap flights from ISB to ALA is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Islamabad International Airport to Almaty Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
Of all flights departing from Islamabad International Airport, 71.38% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Islamabad International Airport from central Islamabad, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to ISB? If you're boarding an early flight from Islamabad International Airport to Almaty Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Islamabad International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ALA instead:
Explore without limits with an Almaty Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and experience more of Almaty and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Almaty Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport to the centre of Almaty has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Islamabad International Airport to Almaty Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Almaty in February.
Book your flight from Islamabad International Airport to Almaty Airport for July if you'd like to explore Almaty during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 32ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ISB to ALA in January. Average temperatures are between -16ºC and 3ºC then.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Sarkand is just one of the many places in Kazakhstan waiting to be discovered after you've seen Almaty. Around 338 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
Talghar is another standout destination in Kazakhstan and is around 32 kilometres east of Almaty. No trip is complete without dropping by Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.
