Almaty International Airport (ALA)

Almaty, KZ 🇰🇿 Large International Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

UAAA

IATA

ALA

Elevation

2234 ft

Region

KZ-ALA

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: UAAA

Local Code: Not available

Location: 43.354267° N, 77.042828° E

Continent: AS

Type: Large International Airport

Keywords: Alma Ata

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`05L/23R`	14764 ft	148 ft	ASPH	Active Lighted
`05R/23L`	14436 ft	148 ft	ASP	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
APP	APP	`131.6 MHz`
ATIS	ATIS	`129.8 MHz`
GCA	RADAR	`120.8 MHz`
GND	GND	`121.7 MHz`
TWR	TWR	`119.4 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`AL`	Almaty	NDB	`443 kHz`
`ALM`	Almaty	VOR-DME	`112300 kHz`
`LM`	Almaty	NDB	`415 kHz`

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Top Airlines

Operating at Almaty International Airport

Airlines by Flight Activity

Based on observed flight operations and route network

Airline	Routes	Flights	Destinations	Last Activity
AYN `AYN` / `FS`	13	108	13	Sep 6, 2025
Air Astana `KZR` / `KC`	24	60	24	Sep 6, 2025
Scat Air `VSV` / `DV`	9	37	9	Sep 6, 2025
Turkish Airlines `THY` / `TK`	3	11	3	Aug 25, 2025
QAZ `QAZ` / `IQ`	1	9	1	Aug 21, 2025
HKC `HKC` / `RH`	3	8	3	Aug 25, 2025
Avianca `AAR` / `OZ`	3	8	3	Sep 1, 2025
S7 Airlines `SBI` / `S7`	1	7	1	Aug 16, 2025
Qatar Airways `QTR` / `QR`	1	6	1	Aug 14, 2025
Lufthansa `DLH` / `LH`	2	5	2	Aug 8, 2025

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Ground Transportation

Last updated: Jul 21, 2025

Taxis

Official airport taxis can be booked at a counter inside the arrivals hall. Ride-hailing apps like Yandex Go and inDrive are widely used and are often a more cost-effective option; you can book a ride upon arrival using the airport's Wi-Fi. It is advisable to avoid unofficial drivers soliciting rides inside the terminal.

Rental Cars

Several car rental companies operate at the airport, with desks located in the arrivals area. Options include international brands like Avis and various local providers. It is recommended to book in advance, especially during peak seasons. An International Driving Permit (IDP) is often required along with your national license.

Public Transportation

Public buses provide an affordable connection to the city center. Key routes include bus #79, #86, #92, and the night bus #3. The bus stop is located directly outside the main terminal building. Payment can be made using an 'Onay' transport card or cash to the driver (card payment is cheaper). There is no direct metro or train service to the airport.

Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.

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