ALA - IST

$149 Find Cheap Flights from Almaty to Istanbul

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Almaty to Istanbul departing on 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from Almaty to Istanbul (ALA-IST)

 
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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Almaty to Istanbul

Thu, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 23
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8:00 pm - 3:40 pmALA-IST
21h 40m1 stop
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7:20 pm - 1:35 amIST-ALA
28h 15m1 stop
Sat, Nov 22 - Sun, Nov 30
SCAT Airlines Logo
3:55 pm - 9:15 amALA-IST
19h 20m1 stop
SCAT Airlines Logo
10:45 am - 8:10 pmIST-ALA
7h 25m1 stop
$323SCAT Airlines
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Wed, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 23
Azerbaijan Airlines Logo
2:35 am - 10:35 amALA-IST
10h 00m1 stop
Azerbaijan Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 1:35 amIST-ALA
28h 15m1 stop
$335Azerbaijan Airlines
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Wed, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 23
Air Astana Logo
12:35 am - 11:35 pmALA-IST
25h 00m1 stop
Air Astana Logo
9:55 pm - 5:10 amIST-ALA
5h 15mnonstop
$343Air Astana
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Thu, Sep 18 - Thu, Sep 25
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12:05 pm - 6:55 pmALA-IST
8h 50m1 stop
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7:40 pm - 8:15 amIST-ALA
10h 35m1 stop
Fri, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 30
Azerbaijan Airlines Logo
2:35 am - 10:55 amALA-IST
10h 20m1 stop
Azerbaijan Airlines Logo
12:20 pm - 1:35 amIST-ALA
11h 15m1 stop
$346Azerbaijan Airlines
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Sun, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 11
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:35 am - 10:35 amALA-IST
6h 00mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:20 am - 8:50 amIST-ALA
5h 30mnonstop
$353Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 9
Azerbaijan Airlines Logo
2:35 am - 6:05 pmALA-IST
17h 30m1 stop
Azerbaijan Airlines Logo
10:50 pm - 1:35 amIST-ALA
24h 45m1 stop
$355Azerbaijan Airlines
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Sat, Oct 4 - Thu, Oct 9
Air Astana Logo
11:10 pm - 11:35 pmALA-IST
26h 25m1 stop
Air Astana Logo
12:50 am - 11:05 amIST-ALA
8h 15m1 stop
$363Air Astana
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Wed, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 21
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:35 am - 9:45 amALA-IST
6h 10mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:45 am - 8:10 amIST-ALA
5h 25mnonstop
$368Turkish Airlines
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Almaty to Istanbul Airport?

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 Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Istanbul, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday 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 $308 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $487 and $446 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $491 on average.

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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$149
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $149 for a one-way ticket and $314 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 $359 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 $375 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 $664 or less one-way and $890 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Almaty to Istanbul?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying 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, +1 more

Air Astana, Air Serbia, +2 more

Thursday

Air Astana, Air Serbia, Egyptair, +1 more

Air Astana, Air Serbia, +2 more

Friday

Air Astana, Air Serbia, Egyptair, +1 more

Air Astana, Air Serbia, +2 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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Direct returns

Istanbul to Almaty

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, +1 more

Air Astana, Air Serbia, +2 more

Thursday

Air Astana, Air Serbia, Egyptair, +1 more

Air Astana, Air Serbia, +2 more

Friday

Air Astana, Air Serbia, Egyptair, +1 more

Air Astana, Air Serbia, +2 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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Reviews of the top 3 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 3953 reviews
7.4Entertainment
7.3Boarding
7.4Food
7.3Comfort
7.7Crew
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my experience was great with Turkish airlines . the problem i encountered was with kayak booking. When I booked . it showed that im allowed a bag . and when I got to the airport, i had to pay $165 for one bag.

2.0 MediocreMostafa, Aug 2025EWR - IST
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my experience was great with Turkish airlines . the problem i encountered was with kayak booking. When I booked . it showed that im allowed a bag . and when I got to the airport, i had to pay $165 for one bag.

Not up to Business Class standards. Two of the three toilets were out of order. The hostesses were aware and didn’t show any responsible act to do something. Food quality was not what we expect from Turkish hospitality. Overall we were not impressed and disappointed.

During mid flight, try to get a flight attendant to help I couldn’t find one Otherwise, everything was perfect

I was not given basinett seat.The connecting flight was missed due to airline fault i was not accomodated for hotel.Drinks were normt served frewuently.Never travelling again on tirkish airlines.I always travel wiyh family by turkish airline but no more.zero stars

It was ok. Not the experience I expected from Turkish airlines

I loved and appreciated the agent at the check in counter in Amman. He was very professional and helpful. I believe his name was Lawrence. All I saw from him were smiles after smiles after smile. Very kind and professional. Overall trip was comfortable and pleasant.

The crew were very hospitable and pleasant. The food was pretty good. Unfortunately, there was a flight delay of more than 2 hours. We're not sure why but it appeared to be outside the control of Turkish Airlines.

Terrible. Delayed. No one would help. Just limped about like a piece of meat

Bough tickets with luggage, but made me pay at Airport as well

The best airline food being served for business travellers. Excellent food.

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...

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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