Flying from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Atyrau Airport (GUW): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Almaty Airport to Atyrau Airport is 3 hours 20 minutes.
Almaty and Atyrau are both in the UTC+5 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Pack your bags and choose from 27 weekly Almaty Airport to Atyrau Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ALA to GUW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
You can travel nonstop to Atyrau, Kazakhstan. Take to the skies with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Almaty Airport to Atyrau Airport:
FlyArystan is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Scat Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates ALA to GUW flights. A reliable 85.51% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Almaty Airport to Atyrau Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between ALA and GUW include:
Aktau Airport
Aktobe Airport
Uralsk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Atyrau Airport (GUW)
Currently, $80 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Almaty Airport to Atyrau Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $157. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book four months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ALA to GUW.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Almaty Airport to Atyrau Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from ALA to GUW is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Almaty Airport to Atyrau Airport.
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
71% of flights departing from Almaty Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Almaty Airport is about 14 kilometers from central Almaty. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to ALA? If you're catching an early flight from Almaty Airport to Atyrau Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Atyrau Airport (GUW)
If you're landing on a late Almaty Airport to Atyrau Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near GUW:
When to fly to Atyrau Airport (GUW)
The quietest month for a flight from Almaty Airport to Atyrau Airport is January, while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Atyrau based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Atyrau is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Almaty Airport to Atyrau Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ALA to GUW in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF) then.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Atyrau has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Kazakhstan just waiting to be discovered. About 386 kilometers south of Atyrau, a visit to Aktau will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Skal'naya Tropa, Rozovyye Skaly and Toplyy Plyazh.
