Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Almaty's timezone is UTC+5, which makes Almaty four hours ahead of Madrid.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MAD to ALA flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Madrid Airport to Almaty Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MAD and ALA include:
Istanbul Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Madrid Airport to Almaty Airport flight is P11,737. A return plane ticket right now is P31,067. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MAD to ALA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport to Almaty Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MAD to ALA by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Madrid Airport to Almaty Airport.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
When it comes to Madrid Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Madrid to Madrid Airport is around 13 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Madrid Airport to Almaty Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MAD:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
If you have a late Madrid Airport to Almaty Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near ALA:
Explore without limits with a Almaty Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and chase adventure across Almaty and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Almaty Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport is roughly 14 kilometers from the centre of Almaty. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The quietest month for a flight from Madrid Airport to Almaty Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Almaty based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Madrid Airport to Almaty Airport for July if you'd like to visit Almaty during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MAD to ALA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.