Travelling from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
The timezone in Almaty is UTC+6, which is five hours ahead of Budapest.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BUD to ALA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Almaty Airport. These are the top stopovers between BUD and ALA:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Antalya Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
Currently, $337 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $692. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from BUD to ALA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Almaty Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
71.48% of flights that take off from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Budapest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Almaty Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near BUD:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ALA if you're catching a late Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Almaty Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and explore beyond Almaty's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Almaty Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of Almaty. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Almaty Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Almaty. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Almaty Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BUD to ALA in January. Average temperatures are between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Sarkand is just one of the many cities in Kazakhstan waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Almaty. Around 338 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Park Zhastar, Dom Slavy and Park.
Talghar is another standout destination in Kazakhstan and is around 32 kilometres east of Almaty. No journey is complete without seeing Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.