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Cheap Flights from Almaty to Istanbul

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Almaty to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Almaty to Istanbul

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Almaty to Istanbul.
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2:50 am - 1:15 pmALA-IST
12h 25m1 stop
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7:00 am - 2:35 pmIST-ALA
5h 35mnonstop
Wed, May 14 - Mon, May 19
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6:50 am - 4:05 pmALA-IST
11h 15m1 stop
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11:10 pm - 10:20 amIST-ALA
9h 10m1 stop
$392Air Astana
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Fri, May 30 - Wed, Jun 4
Air Astana Logo
4:20 am - 8:30 amALA-IST
6h 10mnonstop
Air Astana Logo
9:55 pm - 5:10 amIST-ALA
5h 15mnonstop
$393Air Astana
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Fri, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 11
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11:30 am - 3:40 pmALA-IST
30h 10m1 stop
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4:50 pm - 2:50 pmIST-ALA
20h 00m1 stop
$410SCAT Airlines
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Thu, Aug 7 - Sun, Aug 10
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3:05 pm - 7:20 pmALA-IST
6h 15mnonstop
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4:50 pm - 2:20 amIST-ALA
7h 30m1 stop
$434SCAT Airlines
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Wed, Aug 6 - Fri, Aug 15
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3:30 am - 6:35 pmALA-IST
17h 05m1 stop
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1:45 pm - 2:00 amIST-ALA
10h 15m1 stop
$481Qatar Airways
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Mon, Jul 28 - Thu, Aug 7
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3:30 am - 11:55 amALA-IST
10h 25m1 stop
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9:50 am - 2:00 amIST-ALA
14h 10m1 stop
$492Qatar Airways
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Tue, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 12
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9:10 am - 1:35 pmALA-IST
6h 25mnonstop
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12:45 am - 8:10 amIST-ALA
5h 25mnonstop
$503Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Jul 29 - Wed, Aug 6
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2:35 am - 10:35 amALA-IST
10h 00m1 stop
Azerbaijan Airlines Logo
10:50 pm - 1:35 amIST-ALA
24h 45m1 stop
$505Azerbaijan Airlines
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Wed, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 14
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5:35 am - 9:45 amALA-IST
6h 10mnonstop
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12:45 am - 8:10 amIST-ALA
5h 25mnonstop
$560Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 11
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Almaty to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Almaty to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Almaty to Istanbul?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Almaty to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Almaty to Istanbul, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Istanbul, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Almaty to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Almaty to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Almaty to Istanbul Airport is April, where tickets cost $319 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $506 and $418 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Almaty to Istanbul Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,258, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Almaty to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Almaty to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Almaty to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$154
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Almaty to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Almaty to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Almaty to Istanbul flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Almaty to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Almaty to Istanbul Airport was $154 for a one-way ticket and $351 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Almaty and Istanbul?

    Yes

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Almaty to Istanbul?

    Lufthansa, and Air Astana offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Almaty to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Almaty to Istanbul?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Almaty to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Almaty to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Almaty and Istanbul.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Almaty to Istanbul?

    There are nonstop flights from Almaty to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Almaty to Istanbul, SCAT Airlines or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Almaty to Istanbul are SCAT Airlines and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of $389 and an overall rating of 10.0, SCAT Airlines is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $383 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Almaty to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Almaty to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Almaty to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Almaty is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Almaty to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Almaty with another airline. Booking your flights between Almaty and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Almaty to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Almaty up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Almaty to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $455 or less one-way and $687 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Almaty to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from Almaty Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Almaty to Istanbul

Monday

Air Astana, Air Serbia, Egyptair, +1 more

Air Astana, Air Serbia, +2 more

Tuesday

Air Astana, Air Serbia, Egyptair, +1 more

Air Astana, Air Serbia, +2 more

Wednesday

Air Astana, Air Serbia, Egyptair, +2 more

Air Astana, Air Serbia, +3 more

Thursday

Air Astana, Air Serbia, Egyptair, +1 more

Air Astana, Air Serbia, +2 more

Friday

Air Astana, Air Serbia, Egyptair, +2 more

Air Astana, Air Serbia, +3 more

Saturday

Air Astana, Air Serbia, Egyptair, +1 more

Air Astana, Air Serbia, +2 more

Sunday

Air Astana, Air Serbia, Egyptair, +2 more

Air Astana, Air Serbia, +3 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Almaty

Monday

Air Astana, Air Serbia, Egyptair, +2 more

Air Astana, Air Serbia, +3 more

Tuesday

Air Astana, Air Serbia, Egyptair, +1 more

Air Astana, Air Serbia, +2 more

Wednesday

Air Astana, Air Serbia, Egyptair, +1 more

Air Astana, Air Serbia, +2 more

Thursday

Air Astana, Air Serbia, Egyptair, +2 more

Air Astana, Air Serbia, +3 more

Friday

Air Astana, Air Serbia, Egyptair, +2 more

Air Astana, Air Serbia, +3 more

Saturday

Air Astana, Air Serbia, Egyptair, +1 more

Air Astana, Air Serbia, +2 more

Sunday

Air Astana, Air Serbia, Egyptair, +1 more

Air Astana, Air Serbia, +2 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Almaty to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Almaty to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Almaty to Istanbul? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3790 reviews
7.3Boarding
7.3Food
7.3Comfort
7.4Entertainment
7.7Crew
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Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

10.0 ExcellentMaria Cristina, Apr 2025MIA - IST
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Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

The flight attendants were great! The seating for business class is better on other airlines. The food was also good!

Great food, great entertainment and very helpful, caring & attentive staff.

Flight Singapore - Istanbul was perfect. Flight Istanbul - Sao Paolo - Buenos Aires was really good but there was a big delay in Sao Paolo (Brazil) due to a problem with the ground staff and not related to Turkish Airline. Overall a very good and solid experience

The segment bkk ist was ok. The segment ist to yul the boarding was chaotic with 5 control before get in the plain, in addition to normal control by scanner and metal detector during transfert

The in flight entertainment was very good but unfortunately I feel they could have been more attentive to the customer. This is saw on all my Turkish airlines flights , besides dinner service you never really saw the attendants.

The flight was great. From the first to the last step, the staff was very helpful and understanding. I also always enjoy Turkish Airlines food because it’s flavorful, fresh (like salads and very delicious bread ) and has special things like olives, dates… I loved that bean salad and apricot pie. I also enjoyed the movies. Thank you!

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

Upon checking in for my flight, I was informed that I had exceeded the baggage allowance and was required to pay an additional fee of 355 US dollars. This was surprising and frustrating, as I had not received any prior communication from your airline regarding the baggage allowance for my flight. I checked my email regularly and did not find any notification or reminder about the baggage policies. Had I been informed in advance about the baggage allowance, I would have made necessary adjustments to avoid any additional charges. The lack of communication on your part has caused me both financial inconvenience and unnecessary stress. I kindly request a full refund of the additional charge of 355 US dollars. that I was required to pay at the airport. I am writing to formally complain about the loss of my baggage on your airline. . I was a passenger on flight 0920 from Seoul ICN to Almaty and then from Almaty on flight 0131 to Dushanbe on July 18th 2024. Upon arrival at Tajikistan Dushanbe, I discovered that my checked two bags were missing. I reported the issue immediately to the airline’s baggage service office at the airport. Despite following up multiple times and with your Air Astana Representative and being assured that the matter is being looked into, my baggage has not been located or returned to me until last evening. I expect to be compensated for the loss according to your airline’s compensation policy.

Everything was great, but the food was more like Soviet cafeteria food...

Liked the staff attitude. More items in inflight duty free will be better.

Personal touch is always there. I would recommend offering entertainment for free.

There wasn't any announcement for boarding neither on the screen, it was written " Go to gate". I walked out of the lounge by chance then found the employee asked me what is my destination, when I told him he said: you are the last passenger 😳.

There are no seats while waiting for the gate. They sell tea and coffee, all airlines this is free except Jazera airline. Boarding is very bad, we stood outside eating for the main gate to open, children and seniors were setting on the floor ( dirty) for an hour and half

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

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