Cheap flights from Lisbon to Almaty

January tends to have lower demand as winter travel slows after the holidays in many markets. School breaks around Christmas and Easter bring more traffic along this route. You might find better availability mid-week since business travellers prefer Monday or Tuesday departures.

Full-service carriers like Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines offer connections through their hubs with meals included. Low-cost options such as Easyjet and Pegasus keep fares lower but charge separately for bags. Legacy airlines including British Airways, LOT Polish Airlines, Iberia and TAP Portugal provide traditional service levels.

Almaty Intl Airport sits about fifteen kilometres from the city centre, reachable by taxi or bus in roughly half an hour. Public transport runs regularly throughout the day but may be less frequent late at night. Most visitors find a hotel near the train station convenient for exploring the old town.

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

• Verify whether Kazakhstan requires a visa for your nationality before you arrive
• Confirm baggage allowances if booking separate legs with different carriers
• Check which airport serves as your connection point when tickets are split across airlines
• Ensure passport validity meets entry requirements for extended stays in Central Asia
• Plan arrival times around transport availability at your destination