ALA
Almaty Airport
Alma-ata · KazakhstanICAO UAAA
Almaty Airport (ALA) is an airport serving Alma-ata, Kazakhstan, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 43° 21' 7.6" N, 77° 2' 25.8" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 2,234 feet (681 meters) above sea level. With 45 direct destinations served by 25 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Qyzylorda (GMT+5).
Destinations
45
Airlines
25
Elevation ft
2,234/ 681m
Asia/Qyzylorda
GMT+5
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Airport Details
IATA Code
ALA
ICAO Code
UAAA
City
Alma-ata
Country
Kazakhstan
Elevation
2,234 ft
Local Time
09:25 PM (GMT+5)
Coordinates
Latitude:43.3521°
Longitude:77.0405°
Popular Routes from ALA
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSE | Tselinograd, Kazakhstan | 591 mi | 1h 37m | short-haul | 243 kg | View |
| DYU | Dushanbe, Tajikistan | 543 mi | 1h 32m | short-haul | 223 kg | View |
| AKX | Aktyubinsk, Kazakhstan | 1,050 mi | 2h 39m | medium-haul | 264 kg | View |
| AUH | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 1,820 mi | 4h 7m | medium-haul | 457 kg | View |
| CIT | Chimkent, Kazakhstan | 390 mi | 1h 14m | short-haul | 160 kg | View |
| FRU | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan | 131 mi | 0h 45m | short-haul | 54 kg | View |
| GUW | Atyrau, Kazakhstan | 1,252 mi | 3h 2m | medium-haul | 314 kg | View |
| ICN | Seoul, South Korea | 2,599 mi | 5h 45m | long-haul | 627 kg | View |
| IST | Istanbul, Turkey | 2,443 mi | 5h 18m | medium-haul | 590 kg | View |
| KBP | Kiev, Ukraine | 2,202 mi | 4h 50m | medium-haul | 553 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at ALA
25 active airlines serving Almaty Airport.
Aeroflot Russian Airlines
SURussia
Air Arabia
G9United Arab Emirates
Air Astana
KCKazakhstan
Asiana Airlines
OZRepublic of Korea
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
China Southern Airlines
CZChina
Cyprus Turkish Airlines
YKTurkey
Czech Airlines
OKCzech Republic
Etihad Airways
EYUnited Arab Emirates
Flightlink Tanzania
Z9Tanzania
Hainan Airlines
HUChina
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Mahan Air
W5Iran
Pegasus Airlines
PCTurkey
S7 Airlines
S7Russia
Salzburg arrows
SZAustria
Scat Air
DVKazakhstan
Tajik Air
7JTajikistan
Transaero Airlines
UNRussia
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
Ukraine International Airlines
PSUkraine
United Airlines
UAUnited States
Uzbekistan Airways
HYUzbekistan
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Almaty Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manas International Airport | FRU | Bishkek | Kyrgyzstan | 211 km |
| Kashgar Airport | KHG | Kashi | China | 432 km |
| Yining Airport | YIN | Yining | China | 352 km |
| Aksu Airport | AKU | Aksu | China | 355 km |
| Osh Airport | OSS | Osh | Kyrgyzstan | 465 km |
| Andizhan Airport | AZN | Andizhan | Uzbekistan | 489 km |
Other Airports in Kazakhstan
Aktau Airport
SCOAktau
Aktobe Airport
AKXAktyubinsk
Atyrau Airport
GUWAtyrau
Shymkent Airport
CITChimkent
Taraz Airport
DMBDzhambul
Sary-Arka Airport
KGFKaraganda
Kokshetau Airport
KOVKokshetau
Kostanay West Airport
KSNKostanay
Kzyl-Orda Southwest Airport
KZOKzyl-Orda
Pavlodar Airport
PWQPavlodar
Petropavlosk South Airport
PPKPetropavlosk
Semipalatinsk Airport
PLXSemiplatinsk
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 43° 21' 7.6" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 77° 2' 25.8" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 43.352100
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 77.040497
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Qyzylorda
- UTC Offset
- GMT+5
- Current Local Time
- 09:25 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 2,234 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 681 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Almaty Airport?
The IATA code for Almaty Airport is ALA, and its ICAO code is UAAA. The airport is located in Alma-ata, Kazakhstan.
How many destinations can you fly to from ALA?
There are 45 direct destinations available from Almaty Airport (ALA) in Alma-ata, Kazakhstan.
What airlines fly from ALA?
There are 25 airlines operating from ALA, including Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air Arabia, Air Astana, Asiana Airlines, British Airways, and more.
What timezone is Almaty Airport in?
Almaty Airport is in the Asia/Qyzylorda timezone (GMT+5). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Almaty Airport?
Almaty Airport sits at an elevation of 2,234 feet (681 meters) above sea level.
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