Flying from Uralsk Airport (URA) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Uralsk Airport to Almaty Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours.
The timezone in Almaty is UTC+6, which is one hour ahead of Uralsk.
Each week, there are 16 Uralsk Airport to Almaty Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as soon as possible, go for the 00:35 Air Astana flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 23:25 with Air Astana.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your URA to ALA flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Almaty (and then exploring more of Kazakhstan!) is easy with Air Astana. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Uralsk Airport to Almaty Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Air Astana on this route.
Among carriers operating URA to ALA flights, Air Astana has the best track record for timely arrivals.
How to find the cheapest flights from Uralsk Airport (URA) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Uralsk Airport to Almaty Airport flight is ر.ق. 284. A return fare is currently ر.ق. 561. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book ten months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from URA to ALA.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Uralsk Airport to Almaty Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Uralsk Airport (URA)
Of all flights leaving Uralsk Airport, 66.67% land on time at their destination.
Central Uralsk to Uralsk Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Uralsk Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ALA instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Almaty Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and experience the lesser-explored corners of Almaty and beyond.
Booking your ride from Almaty Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
From Almaty Airport, Almaty is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Uralsk Airport to Almaty Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Almaty in February.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Uralsk Airport to Almaty Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from URA to ALA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -16ºC and 3ºC on average.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've seen Almaty, now it's time to discover other corners of Kazakhstan. Travel around 338 kilometres north-east to Sarkand to tick off its top attractions. From Park Zhastar to Dom Slavy and Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Talghar is another must-experience destination in Kazakhstan and is around 32 kilometres east of Almaty. No trip is complete without seeing Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.