Travelling from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
The timezone in Almaty is UTC+6, which is five hours ahead of Berlin.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your BER to ALA flight.
Travelling during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Almaty Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between BER and ALA include:
Tbilisi International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Almaty Airport flight is $295. A round-trip fare right now is $574. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BER to ALA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Almaty Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from BER to ALA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Almaty Airport.
Handy information about Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
When it comes to Berlin Brandenburg Airport's on-time performance, 74.2% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Berlin Brandenburg Airport from central Berlin, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Almaty Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near BER:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
If you're coming in on a late Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Almaty Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near ALA:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Almaty Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and explore beyond Almaty's main sights.
Booking your ride from Almaty Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport to the centre of Almaty has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Almaty Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Almaty in February.
When booking your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Almaty Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Almaty, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BER to ALA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've seen Almaty, now it's time to discover more of Kazakhstan. Travel about 338 kilometres north-east to Sarkand to check off its leading sights. From Park Zhastar to Dom Slavy and Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 32 kilometres east of Almaty, Talghar is another favourite stop in Kazakhstan. No visit is complete without checking out Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.