Almaty International Airport Guide

Last updated 2026-04-17 UTC

IATAALA

ICAOUAAA

LocationAlmaty, Kazakhstan

Current Local Time— UTC+5

Almaty International Airport is the busiest airport in Kazakhstan and Central Asia, handling 11.4 million passengers in 2024. Located 15 km northeast of central Almaty, it serves as the main international gateway to the country. The airport is operated by TAV Airports Holding under the ownership of Groupe ADP.

The airport underwent a major expansion with the opening of Terminal 2 in June 2024. The new international terminal covers 53,000 square meters with 50 check-in counters and 20 passport control booths, while Terminal 1 handles domestic traffic. Two parallel concrete runways, each over 4,400 metres in length, support a broad range of aircraft types.

Air Astana, FlyArystan, and Qazaq Air are the primary carriers based at ALA. The airport connects Almaty to major hubs across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, with direct services to Istanbul, Doha, Frankfurt, Dubai, Beijing, and Bangkok among others.

🅿️ Parking

1 option

Almaty International Airport

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🚗 Car Rentals

5 options

Hertz
Avis
Europcar
Vladex
Amigo

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🛋️ Lounges

2 options

TAV Operation Services
Air Astana

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🏨 Hotels

3 options

CAPS LOCK
Aksunkar
Radisson Blu

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🚇 Public Transport

1 option

Find 1 public transport option at Almaty International Airport.

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🛫 Terminals

2 terminals

Terminal 1Domestic
Air Astana, FlyArystan, Qazaq Air, SCAT Airlines
Terminal 2International
Air Astana, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, FlyDubai, Pegasus Airlines

🏙️ Nearby cities

1 city

Almaty17 km southwest

🗺️ Airport Location

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Passengers · 202411M

Runways2

Opened1935

Coordinates43.35°, 77.04°

Operated ByTAV Airports Holding (operator); Groupe ADP (owner)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airport codes for Almaty International Airport?

Almaty International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: ALA, ICAO: UAAA. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Almaty International Airport located?

Almaty International Airport is located in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The airport coordinates are 43.3543°, 77.0428°.

What services are available at Almaty International Airport?

Almaty International Airport offers: 1 parking options, 5 car rental companies, 2 lounges, 3 nearby hotels, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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