Cheap flights from Tbilisi to Almaty

December is the cheapest month for Tbilisi to Almaty flights, so start your search there if your dates are flexible. Fares often rise in summer and around school holidays and Christmas, while midweek departures can be cheaper than weekend ones. Book earlier for peak periods, and check both the outbound and return calendars because prices can move in either direction.

Connections are the main difference on these fares: some carriers fly Tbilisi to Almaty directly, while others route through intermediate airports and add travel time. The listed airlines are SCAT JSC Aircompany, Uzbekistan Airways, Pegasus, FlyOne Armenia, Ajet, Turkish Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Air Astana, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Centrum Air. Fare inclusions vary, so compare baggage, seat and change rules on the booking page before paying.

Arriving late in the day changes the first hours: public transport may be thinner and taxi queues longer, so arrange a transfer or know your hotel address before you land. Almaty Intl Airport is the arrival point, and it lies outside the city centre, so allow transfer time by taxi or bus. Watch for unofficial taxi offers inside the terminal and confirm the fare or use an official rank.

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 which airports your ticket names, since some itineraries use nearby cities or alternate airports.
• Check baggage allowances on cheaper fares, since carriers differ in what they include.
• Check entry requirements for Kazakhstan, including passport validity and any visa rule.
• If your trip uses separate tickets, allow enough connection time and recheck baggage.
• Check seasonality: December is cheapest, but holiday periods can cost more.