Travelling from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Edinburgh's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Edinburgh six hours behind Almaty.
Give yourself enough time to make your ALA to EDI flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Almaty Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between ALA and EDI:
Antalya Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
$384 is the lowest price for a one-way Almaty Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,258. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ALA to EDI if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport to Edinburgh Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ALA to EDI by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Almaty Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
Of all flights departing from Almaty Airport, 61.23% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Almaty Airport from central Almaty, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Almaty Airport to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to ALA:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Book a hotel near EDI if you're taking a late Almaty Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and discover more of Edinburgh and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
June is the busiest month for flights from Almaty Airport to Edinburgh Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Edinburgh in January.
The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your flights from Almaty Airport to Edinburgh Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from ALA to EDI in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've done Edinburgh, now it's time to discover other corners of United Kingdom. Journey around 402 kilometres south to Birmingham to tick off its top attractions. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another major destination in United Kingdom, head for Glasgow, about 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are key reasons to visit.