Flying from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Prague Airport (PRG): what you need to know
The timezone in Prague is UTC+1, which is four hours behind Almaty.
Leave plenty of time to make your ALA to PRG flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Almaty Airport to Prague Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ALA and PRG:
Istanbul Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Prague Airport (PRG)
Currently, $141 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Almaty Airport to Prague Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $349. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ALA to PRG if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Almaty Airport to Prague Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from ALA to PRG.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Almaty Airport to Prague Airport.
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
71% of flights leaving from Almaty Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Almaty Airport is around 14 kilometers from central Almaty. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Almaty Airport to Prague Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to ALA:
Arriving at Prague Airport (PRG)
Reserve a hotel near PRG if you're taking a late Almaty Airport to Prague Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Prague Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rent Plus, Panek or Carwiz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Prague and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Prague Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Prague Airport (PRG) to central Prague
Prague Airport is approximately 18 kilometers from central Prague. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
When to fly to Prague Airport (PRG)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Almaty Airport to Prague Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Prague. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Prague is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Almaty Airport to Prague Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ALA to PRG in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of Czechia
Prague has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Czechia waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometers south-east of Prague, a trip to Brno will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Tugendhat Villa, Botanicka Zahrada (Hortus Botanicus) and Špilberk Castle.
Ostrava is another well-known destination in Czechia and is around 274 kilometers east of Prague. No trip is complete without experiencing Landek, Landek Park and Dolní Vítkovice.