# ALA — Almaty International Airport > Machine-readable reference for ALA. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/ala HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/ala Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/ala.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/ALA.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-21T07:20:44.145+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Almaty International Airport - IATA: ALA - ICAO: UAAA - City: Almaty - Country: KZ (KZ) - Timezone: Asia/Almaty - Distance from city: ≈15 km (≈9 mi) northeast of central Almaty - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 2 - Annual passengers: ≈12M - Hub for: Air Astana, FlyArystan, SCAT Airlines - Official website: https://alaport.com ## Overview Welcome Almaty International Airport (ALA) is the go-to hub for navigating Kazakhstan efficiently—with the right know-how, that is. Located approximately 15 km northeast of central Almaty, this ex-Soviet style airport serves around 12 million passengers annually. While compact, its challenges include long immigration queues, cash-only traps, and daunting taxi scams. However, savvy travelers love its proximity to the city, affordable public transit options, and hidden cafeteria-style dining gems. At a glance ALA operates two terminals and two runways, serving as a hub for Air Astana, FlyArystan, and SCAT Airlines. Terminal 1 handles domestic flights, while Terminal 2 is dedicated to international passengers. You'll find yourself amidst a fairly limited selection of dining and shopping options but with quick access to Almaty itself. Terminals & layout Terminal 1, the domestic terminal, is home to airline services such as SCAT Airlines and local snack bars like Coffee Boom and Beer Point Bar. Terminal 2 caters to international travelers with staples like ATU Duty Free and a Pizzeria. While terminal facilities are basic, the proximity of all amenities makes navigation easy if you know… ## Terminals (2) - **Terminal 1 (Domestic Terminal)** — airlines: SCAT Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/terminals/t1 - **Terminal 2 (International Terminal)** — airlines: Air Astana, FlyArystan URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/terminals/t2 ## Dining (18) - **Advertising & Commercial Services** — T1 · Local · Advertising URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/restaurants/advertising-commercial-services-t1 - **Airlines** — T1 · Local · Services URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/restaurants/airlines-t1 - **Beer Point Bar** — T1 · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/restaurants/beer-point-bar - **Burger King** — T1 · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/restaurants/burger-king - **Canteen Stolovaya** — $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/restaurants/canteen-stolovaya - **Cargo** — T1 · Local · Logistics URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/restaurants/cargo-t1 - **Coffee Boom** — T1 · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/restaurants/coffee-boom - **Information about the Subject of Natural Monopolies** — T1 · Local · Information URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/restaurants/information-about-the-subject-of-natural-monopolies-t1 - **Latte Coffee** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/restaurants/latte-coffee - **Manuals & Procedures** — T1 · Local · Documentation URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/restaurants/manuals-procedures-t1 - **Noise Insulation Program** — T1 · Local · Services URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/restaurants/noise-insulation-program-t1 - **Pizzeria** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/restaurants/pizzeria - **Public Notices & Tariff Information** — T1 · Local · Information URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/restaurants/public-notices-tariff-information-t1 - **S1 Coffee** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/restaurants/s1-coffee - **Shanyrak Cafe** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/restaurants/shanyrak-cafe - **Snack Bar Express** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/restaurants/snack-bar-express - **Street Food Corner** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/restaurants/street-food-corner - **The Aviation Training Center (ATC)** — T1 · Local · Training URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/restaurants/the-aviation-training-center-atc-t1 ## Lounges (6) - **Business Lounge** — access: International departures, airline status · 24 hours daily URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/lounges/business-lounge - **Charter Lounge** — access: Departures, charter passengers URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/lounges/charter-lounge - **CIP Lounge** — access: Departures, invitation only URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/lounges/cip-lounge - **Crew Lounge** — access: Staff only URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/lounges/crew-lounge - **Domestic Business Lounge** — access: Domestic departures, airline status · day pass: 35,000 KZT domestic VIP package (not a simple lounge walk‑in) · 24 hours daily URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/lounges/domestic-business-lounge - **VIP Lounge** — access: Departures, paid access · day pass: from 35,000 KZT domestic / 80,000 KZT international (VIP package pricing) · 24 hours daily URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/lounges/vip-lounge ## Shops (28) - **Argymaq Store** — T2 · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/shops/argymaq-store-t2 - **ATU Duty Free** — T2 · Duty Free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/shops/atu-duty-free-t2 - **Beeline Store** — T2 · Electronics URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/shops/beeline-store-t2 - **Bookshop Relay** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/shops/bookshop-relay - **Boss** — T2 · Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/shops/boss-t2 - **Duty Free Kazakh Brand** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/shops/duty-free-kazakh-brand - **Electronics Mini Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/shops/electronics-mini-shop - **Europharma** — T1 · Travel Essentials URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/shops/europharma-t1 - **Fashion Accessories Stand** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/shops/fashion-accessories-stand - **I Love Kazakhstan Souvenir Shop** — T2 · Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/shops/i-love-kazakhstan-souvenir-shop-t2 - **Jewelry Corner** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/shops/jewelry-corner - **Kcell Activ Telecom** — T2 · Electronics URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/shops/kcell-activ-telecom-t2 - **Kids Toys Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/shops/kids-toys-shop - **Local Crafts Boutique** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/shops/local-crafts-boutique - **Mini Market Food Stop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/shops/mini-market-food-stop - **Mobile Accessories Kiosk** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/shops/mobile-accessories-kiosk - **Newsstand Press Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/shops/newsstand-press-shop - **Nurai&Co Ticket Office** — T2 · Travel Services URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/shops/nurai-co-ticket-office-t2 - **Outdoor Gear Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/shops/outdoor-gear-shop - **Perfume and Cosmetics Corner** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/shops/perfume-and-cosmetics-corner - **Pharmacy Europharma Extra** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/shops/pharmacy-europharma-extra - **Relay Store** — T2 · Travel Essentials URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/shops/relay-store-t2 - **Swarovski** — T2 · Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/shops/swarovski-t2 - **Tele 2 Telecom** — T2 · Electronics URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/shops/tele-2-telecom-t2 - **Travel Essentials Kiosk** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/shops/travel-essentials-kiosk - **Tumi** — T2 · Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/shops/tumi-t2 - **Turkish Airlines Ticket Office** — T2 · Travel Services URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/shops/turkish-airlines-ticket-office-t2 - **Watch Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/shops/watch-shop ## Parking (6) - **Economy Parking Lot** — Budget URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/parking/economy-parking-lot - **Hotel Parking Area** — Nearby hotel URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/parking/hotel-parking-area - **Long Term Parking P2** — Long stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/parking/long-term-parking-p2 - **Short Term Parking P1** — Short stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/parking/short-term-parking-p1 - **Staff Parking Area** — Employee URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/parking/staff-parking-area - **VIP Parking Zone** — Premium URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/parking/vip-parking-zone ## Ground transport (11) - **Airport Bus** — Bus · $0.17–0.34 (80–150 KZT) for day city buses; ~200 KZT reported for night airport bus[1][4] · Main airport city buses roughly every 10–20 min in daytime (per city norms, not timetable‑verified); night bus reported every 20–30 min but irregular[1][2][4] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/transport/bus - **Bus 106** — City bus · .no specific time data for Bus 106, null for time, cost and frequency. · .no specific cost data for Bus 106 was mentioned, making cost, time and frequency fields null for this entity. · .no frequency information for Bus 106, null for frequency, cost and time. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/transport/bus-106 - **Bus 79** — City bus · .no specific time data for Bus 79, null for time, cost and frequency. · .no specific cost data was found for Bus 79, and information indicates a lack of specific routing info, suggesting null for cost, time and frequency for this entity. · .no frequency info was found for Bus 79, null for frequency, cost and time. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/transport/bus-79 - **Bus 86** — City bus · .no specific time data for Bus 86, null for time, cost and frequency. · .no specific cost data was found for Bus 86, null for cost, time and frequency. · .no frequency information for Bus 86, null for frequency, cost and time. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/transport/bus-86 - **Bus 92** — City bus · Approximately 45 min from airport to central Almaty by bus 92 in normal traffic[1] · 150 KZT cash; 80 KZT with Onay card (around $0.17–0.34)[1] · Described as regular daytime service; exact headway not published in English but Reddit and local timing apps imply roughly every 10–20 min in the day[1][2] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/transport/bus-92 - **Hotel Shuttle Minibus** — Hotel transfer · .no specific time estimates for hotel shuttles. · .no specific costs were cited for hotel shuttles, making cost, time and frequency all null. · .no frequency information for hotel shuttles. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/transport/hotel-shuttle-minibus - **InDriver** — Ride‑hailing · Similar driving time to Yandex or taxis: roughly 30 min airport–city, but there is no fixed published figure specifically for Indriver.[1][5] · .no specific cost due to bidding nature, null for cost, time and frequency. · Functionally 24/7 as a ride‑hailing marketplace, but exact driver availability at ALA is not quantified in sources.[5][8] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/transport/indriver - **Intercity Taxi to Talgar** — Regional taxi · .no specific times stated for intercity taxi, null for time, cost and frequency. · .no specific costs were stated for this type of transfer, null for cost, time and frequency. · .no frequency given, non-applicable to such transfers, null for frequency, cost and time. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/transport/intercity-taxi-to-talgar - **Private Airport Transfer** — Pre‑booked car · Up to about $100 per car for an Almaty–Bishkek private transfer, according to local recommendations; city‑only private transfers are not price‑documented.[7] · On‑request, pre‑booked; availability depends on agencies and individual drivers rather than scheduled service.[5][7] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/transport/private-airport-transfer - **Almaty Airport Taxi** — Taxi · 5 min · About 4000 KZT (~$8–9) to city centre by regular taxi; locals cite 3000–5000 KZT as normal range[1][4][5] · On‑demand; taxis and taxi touts are present at all arrival hours, including late night and early morning[3][4][5] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/transport/taxi - **Yandex Go** — Ride‑hailing · App‑taxi rides from the airport to central Almaty take about 30 min in usual traffic, in line with general taxi timing.[1] · Locals quote typical airport–city fares around 2500–3000 KZT via apps, similar to or slightly below street taxis at 3000–5000 KZT[4][5] · On‑demand with high availability; locals explicitly recommend it even at 1:00 a.m., indicating 24/7 practical availability.[5] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/ala/transport/yandex-go ## Insider tips - _Insider_: For cheap city transfers, city buses 79, 86, 92, and 106 outside arrivals offer fares that are a fraction of taxi costs. Make sure to have small cash or a local transport card handy. - _Avoid_: Ignore aggressive taxi touts in arrivals; instead, head for the official stand outside for more reasonable rates. - _Time_: During busy times, immigration for non-Kazakh passports can take up to 40 minutes. Walk quickly to border control upon disembarking to avoid longer waits. - _Local_: The landside Stolovaya in T1 offers proper meals at city prices, ideal for those unfazed by the basic environment. - _Quiet_: Locate the far ends of T2 near remote gates for calmer seating and more available power outlets. - _Money_: Withdraw minimal cash from airport ATMs and use city ATMs for better rates and lower fees. - _Quiet_: Use the site's prayer room for a calming spot to recharge away from the bustling terminals. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/ALA.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/ala/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/ala/departures — HTML page with live departures