Cheap flights from Mulhouse-Basel to Almaty

February is the cheapest month on this route, since it falls outside peak travel periods for both France and Kazakhstan. Prices tend to rise during school holidays and around major European holidays when more people are booking flights. The months with published prices run from October through May, plus July, so you have several windows to compare fares before deciding.

The carriers on this route fall into two groups that feel quite different in practice: low-cost options like Ajet, Sun Express, Pegasus and Fly Dubai versus full-service airlines such as Turkish Airlines, Austrian and British Airways. Low-cost carriers typically charge extra for checked baggage and seat selection, while the larger airlines include more services in their base fare. Some operate from hubs like Istanbul or Vienna, others connect through European airports closer to your departure point.

Almaty Intl Airport sits roughly forty kilometres outside the city centre, so you should arrange transport before landing. Taxis and ride-sharing services are available at arrivals, though payment terms can vary depending on which service you choose. The drive into town usually takes thirty minutes or more depending on traffic conditions.

Currency

KZT (₸)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 220 V

Language

Kazakh, Russian

Emergency number

112, 101, 102

Driving side

right

Calling code

+7

Internet domain

.kz, .қаз

Population of Almaty

2.2 M (2024)

Time zone

UTC+05 (Asia/Almaty)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your fare includes checked baggage if flying a low-cost carrier
• Confirm which airport is listed as your departure point for this route
• Allow extra time for connections when booking separate tickets
• Verify visa and passport requirements before traveling to Kazakhstan
• Consider that prices may shift during school holidays or major holidays