Flying from Dushanbe Airport (DYU) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Dushanbe Airport to Almaty Airport is 1 hour 40 minutes.
The timezone in Almaty is UTC+6, which is one hour ahead of Dushanbe.
Flights from DYU to ALA start at 11:00 — the first with Somon Air. The last service of the day is at 22:00 with Somon Air. Overall, you can take your pick of nine weekly Dushanbe Airport to Almaty Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your DYU to ALA flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Air Astana offers direct flights from Dushanbe Airport to Almaty Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Almaty — and maybe even more of Kazakhstan if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Air Astana on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering DYU to ALA flights is Air Astana. Its services land as scheduled 66.67% of the time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dushanbe Airport to Almaty Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between DYU and ALA include:
Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dushanbe Airport (DYU) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dushanbe Airport to Almaty Airport flight is P5,921. A round-trip fare right now is P12,289. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DYU to ALA.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dushanbe Airport to Almaty Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from DYU to ALA.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Dushanbe Airport to Almaty Airport.
Handy information about Dushanbe Airport (DYU)
Central Dushanbe to Dushanbe Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near DYU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Dushanbe Airport to Almaty Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Dushanbe Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ALA instead:
Pick up an Almaty Airport rental car and discover Almaty and beyond with your own set of wheels. AmiGo!, Hertz and Vladex are well-known companies to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Almaty Airport about two weeks before you travel.
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 driving.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The quietest month for a flight from Dushanbe Airport to Almaty Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Almaty based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Dushanbe Airport to Almaty Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Almaty, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DYU to ALA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
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, popular attractions include Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
If you want to check out another great destination in Kazakhstan, head for Talghar, roughly 32 kilometres east of Almaty. Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek are key reasons to visit.
