Flying from Melbourne to Almaty Airport (ALA): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Melbourne to Almaty Airport (ALA).
Almaty Airport is located in Almaty. The city runs on the UTC+6 timezone and is five hours behind Melbourne.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Melbourne to ALA.
During high season, expect longer wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Melbourne to ALA with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MEL and ALA include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 15 miles in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Almaty Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
67.71% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can get to AVV from central Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 35 miles or so.
Kick back before your Melbourne to ALA flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them arriving right on cue.
About Almaty Airport (ALA)
If you have a late flight from Melbourne to Almaty Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near ALA:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Almaty Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and explore beyond Almaty's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Almaty Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Almaty Airport (ALA)
Currently, $378 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Almaty Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $803. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to ALA, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Melbourne to Almaty Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Melbourne to ALA is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when prices go down.
Save money on your flight from Melbourne to Almaty Airport by using filters. Select your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Almaty Airport (ALA)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Almaty Airport (ALA). July is when most people visit Almaty. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with temperatures ranging between 54ºF and 90ºF. Lock in your Melbourne to ALA plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Almaty Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºF and 37ºF.
More about Almaty
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Almaty right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Almaty Airport:
You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in Almaty when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Zenkov Cathedral followed by Charyn Canyon and Kazan Cathedral.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Zharkent is just one of the many cities in Kazakhstan waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Almaty. Around 160 miles away to the east, its best attractions include Zharkent Mosque, The Orthodox Church in Zharkent and Muzey Izobrazitel'nogo Iskusstva Im.a.kasteyeva.
Around 140 miles north-east of Almaty, Tekeli is another favorite stop in Kazakhstan. Start your sightseeing at Kora Gorge, Mosque and Fontan Na Ploshchadi.
