Cheap flights from Almaty to Istanbul Airport from £138
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALA — IST
7 Oct — 14 Oct1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Almaty to Istanbul are usually found in November or December, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from Almaty to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Almaty to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 September 2026.
Wed 4/1111:15 -
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Deal found 4/9£291
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Deal found 4/9£294
Tue 3/1107:05 -
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Deal found 4/9£300
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Deal found 4/9£301
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Deal found 4/9£307
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Deal found 4/9£308
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Deal found 4/9£321
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Deal found 4/9£334
Fri 4/914:50 -
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1 stop8h 10m
Deal found 2/9£336
Best flights from Almaty to Istanbul
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Almaty to Istanbul that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 7 September 2026.
Tue 3/1122:40 -
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Deal found 4/9£291
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Deal found 4/9£294
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Deal found 4/9£291
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Deal found 4/9£291
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Deal found 4/9£339
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Deal found 4/9£344
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Deal found 7/9£345
Tue 20/1014:05 -
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2 stops17h 25m
Deal found 5/9£345
Direct flights from Almaty to Istanbul
Explore direct flight options from Almaty to Istanbul based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 7 September 2026.
Wed 4/1117:05 -
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Deal found 4/9£308
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Deal found 4/9£316
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Deal found 7/9£345
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Deal found 4/9£371
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Deal found 4/9£401
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Deal found 4/9£414
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Deal found 4/9£439
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Deal found 4/9£453
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Deal found 4/9£455
Last-minute flights from Almaty to Istanbul
Discover last-minute flight deals from Almaty to Istanbul. Data last updated 7 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Fri 4/914:50 -
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Wed 9/922:50 -
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Deal found 2/9£336
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Deal found 4/9£334
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Deal found 4/9£342
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Deal found 4/9£349
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Deal found 4/9£350
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Deal found 7/9£345
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Thu 24/920:15 -
Nonstop5h 10m
Deal found 6/9£354
Fri 9/1023:10 -
2 stops14h 35m
Sat 17/1022:50 -
1 stop8h 10m
Deal found 4/9£344
One-way flights from Almaty to Istanbul
Search for one-way flight options from Almaty to Istanbul. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 7 September 2026.
Mon 5/1020:50 -
1 stop22h 10m
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Deal found 5/9£138
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Deal found 6/9£151
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Deal found 3/9£178
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Deal found 5/9£186
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Deal found 3/9£188
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Deal found 3/9£190
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Deal found 7/9£191
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Deal found 5/9£195
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Deal found 6/9£254
Find flight deals from Almaty to Istanbul
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Almaty (ALA) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 7 September 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Almaty to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 7 September 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Almaty to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.
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AlmatyIstanbul
ALA Almaty - IST Istanbul
ALAIST
Almaty
Sat 26/9
08:20-10:50
1 stop28h 30m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
00:00-04:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£151
AlmatyIstanbul
ALA Almaty - IST Istanbul
ALAIST
Almaty
Wed 30/9
00:30-08:30
1 stop10h 00m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
00:00-04:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£151
AlmatyIstanbul
ALA Almaty - IST Istanbul
ALAIST
Almaty
Sun 27/9
00:30-19:30
1 stop21h 00m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
00:00-04:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£151
Fastest return journey
AlmatyIstanbul
ALA Almaty - IST Istanbul
ALAIST
Almaty
Mon 5/10
16:20-20:25
Nonstop6h 05m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
00:00-04:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£186
AlmatyIstanbul
ALA Almaty - IST Istanbul
ALAIST
Almaty
Tue 29/9
16:20-20:25
Nonstop6h 05m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
00:00-04:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£190
AlmatyIstanbul
ALA Almaty - IST Istanbul
ALAIST
Almaty
Sun 11/10
16:20-20:25
Nonstop6h 05m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
00:00-04:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£190
AlmatyIstanbul
ALA Almaty - IST Istanbul
ALAIST
Almaty
Wed 30/9
16:20-20:25
Nonstop6h 05m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
00:00-04:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£190
AlmatyIstanbul
ALA Almaty - IST Istanbul
ALAIST
Almaty
Mon 19/10
07:45-00:50
3 stops19h 05m
Istanbul
Wed 31/12
00:00-04:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£214
AlmatyIstanbul
ALA Almaty - IST Istanbul
ALAIST
Almaty
Tue 3/11
22:40-09:40
1 stop13h 00m
Istanbul
Tue 24/11
20:05-07:30
1 stop9h 25m
£291
AlmatyIstanbul
ALA Almaty - IST Istanbul
ALAIST
Almaty
Tue 3/11
11:15-18:35
1 stop9h 20m
Istanbul
Mon 23/11
11:00-20:45
1 stop7h 45m
£291
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Almaty to Istanbul Airport
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Almaty to Istanbul Airport?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Almaty to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 42 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Almaty to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Almaty to Istanbul Airport (average of £249). Flying from Almaty to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £404). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ALA to IST?
Find hourly flight availability from Almaty to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 September 2026.
When flying from Almaty to Istanbul Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Almaty to Istanbul Airport?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Almaty to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between £224 and £365 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £291 on SCAT Airlines (4 Nov–20 Nov).
Weekly flight availability from Almaty to Istanbul Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Almaty to Istanbul. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 7 September 2026.
The most flights from ALA to IST are scheduled on a Friday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).
How often are flights from Almaty to Istanbul delayed?
About 28% of weekly flights between Almaty and Istanbul have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 130 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Almaty to Istanbul flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Almaty to Istanbul flights?
Over the past year, Air Astana have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.
Related info for your journey
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What airport do you fly from for flights from Almaty to Istanbul?
Almaty (ALA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Almaty to Istanbul. You should not have trouble finding flights to Istanbul from Almaty; the airport handles an average of 10 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the Almaty airport to Istanbul. It is only a 9.0 mi journey to Almaty (ALA) from Almaty’s city center.
How long is the flight from Almaty to Istanbul Airport?
Departing from Almaty to Istanbul Airport will take you 13h. There are 2435 mi between Almaty and Istanbul Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Almaty to Istanbul Airport round-trip?
Flying on Air Astana is currently your cheapest option to Istanbul Airport, with prices starting at £401.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Almaty to Istanbul?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Almaty to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Almaty to Istanbul Airport?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Almaty to Istanbul Airport (average of £249). Flying from Almaty to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of £404). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Explore flights to Istanbul departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 7 September 2026.
Discover the top airline that operate flights from Almaty to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 7 September 2026.
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