Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
Almaty's timezone is UTC+6, which makes Almaty three hours ahead of Riyadh.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your RUH to ALA flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Almaty Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between RUH and ALA include:
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
P12,113 is currently the lowest price for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Return flights start from P24,054. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RUH to ALA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from King Khaled International Airport to Almaty Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
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Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Almaty Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
86.76% of flights departing from King Khaled International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from RUH.
Central Riyadh to King Khaled International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Need a convenient hotel close to RUH? If you've booked an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Almaty Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ALA if you have a late King Khaled International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with an Almaty Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and experience more of Almaty and beyond.
Booking your ride from Almaty Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
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)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Almaty Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Almaty. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from King Khaled International Airport to Almaty Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RUH to ALA in January. Average temperatures are between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Sarkand is just one of the many cities in Kazakhstan waiting to be discovered once you've seen Almaty. Around 338 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
Around 32 kilometres east of Almaty, Talghar is another essential stop in Kazakhstan. Start your sightseeing at Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.