Traveling from Beijing to Almaty International Airport (ALA): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Beijing. Explore your options departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) when planning your flight from Beijing to Almaty International Airport (ALA).
Expect to be traveling for 5 hours 30 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Beijing to Almaty International Airport flight.
Almaty is three hours behind Beijing. Almaty International Airport is located in Almaty, which follows the UTC+5 timezone.
The busiest route is from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Almaty International Airport (ALA). Take your pick of 10 direct services every week. Air Astana operates a 5:55am departure between PEK and ALA.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Beijing to ALA.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
You can find a direct flight from Beijing to Almaty International Airport (ALA) departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
When departing from PEK, you can catch a direct flight from Beijing to Almaty International Airport with Air Astana.
FlyArystan is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from PEK to ALA.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is FlyArystan.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Beijing to ALA. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
Traveling from central Beijing to PEK takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 17 miles in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Beijing Capital International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart PEK arrive at their destination as scheduled.
The address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Consider starting your trip from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). You can book a direct Beijing to Almaty International Airport (ALA) plane ticket from this popular hub.
Board your direct flight from Beijing to ALA with China Southern Airlines. This is one of the top airlines flying this route out of PKX.
China Southern is the most popular choice for passengers flying from PKX to ALA.
If you want a carrier known for punctuality, book with China Southern. It boasts an on-time performance of 95.0% for flights between Beijing Daxing International Airport and Almaty International Airport.
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Beijing to Almaty International Airport. Check out these connections between Beijing Daxing International Airport and ALA:
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
You can reach PKX from central Beijing in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to travel the 30 miles or so.
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The majority of flights that leave Beijing Daxing International Airport get to their destination within the expected time frame. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 87%.
About Almaty International Airport (ALA)
Have a late flight from Beijing to Almaty International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near ALA and shut your eyes sooner:
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Beijing to Almaty International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty International Airport is around 9 miles from central Almaty. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It typically takes 50 minutes when traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Almaty International Airport (ALA)
$194 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Almaty International Airport. Return flights start from $335. These fares may change depending on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Beijing to ALA. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Beijing to Almaty International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal is available on plane tickets from Beijing to ALA.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Beijing to Almaty International Airport.
The best time to fly from Beijing to Almaty International Airport (ALA)
December is the quietest month for flights from Beijing to Almaty International Airport (ALA), while January is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Almaty based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Beijing to ALA plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Almaty to range from 54ºF to 91ºF.
Search for cheap tickets from Beijing to Almaty International Airport in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºF and 37ºF.
More about Almaty
Start your Almaty trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Almaty International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Ascension Cathedral and Abay Kazakh State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Almaty must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Smotrovaya.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Almaty is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Kazakhstan just waiting to be discovered. Around 160 miles east of Almaty, a visit to Zharkent will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Zharkent Mosque, Muzey Izobrazitel'nogo Iskusstva Im.a.kasteyeva and Central Mosque.
Time for another stop? Find your way to Tekeli. It's roughly 140 miles northeast of Almaty and boasts highlights including Ushchel'ye Cherkasay and Soldatskoye Ushchel'ye.
