Almaty International Airport guide
Updated 2026-08-28Almaty 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.
Services at Almaty International Airport
5 of 6 available- 1optionParkingAlmaty International AirportView parking guide
- 5optionsCar RentalsHertz, Avis, Europcar and 2 moreView car rentals guide
- 2optionsHotelsCAPS LOCK, AksunkarView hotels guide
- 2optionsLoungesTAV Operation Services, Air AstanaView lounges guide
- None listed yetShuttles
- 3routesPublic TransportAlmaty Public TransportView public transport guide
Key facts
- Passengers11.4M11,400,000 in 2024
- Services13listed across 5 of 6 types
- Local timeAlmaty time
- IATAALAICAO UAAA
- Opened1935
- Runways2
- Terminals2
Terminals
2 terminals- T1DomesticTerminal 1Air Astana, FlyArystan, Qazaq Air, SCAT Airlines
- T2InternationalTerminal 2Air Astana, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, FlyDubai, Pegasus Airlines
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- AlmatySouthwest of the airport17 km
Questions
Answers drawn from the listings on this page.
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, Almaty City, 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, 2 nearby hotels, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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