If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to Almaty from United States during February instead. Flights to Almaty in February, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around $722.
The ideal time to book your flight to Almaty is 54 days in advance when prices tend to average $851. However, in the past 72 hours, people saw flights from United States for as low as $813.
The cheapest day to depart from United States to Almaty is on a Saturday. Travelers who choose to depart for Almaty on a Saturday will often find tickets for as low as $824. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from United States to Almaty for around $1,017.
At noon is the cheapest time of day to fly from United States to Almaty when you can find flight prices for as low as $883. Flying to Almaty at noon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Almaty, so prices are often more expensive at around $995 per ticket.
Typically, the best ski conditions are found in January, when the temperatures are lower and there is a chance of fresh snow. Popular places to ski in the Almaty area include Shymbulak Ski Resort.
Currently, Kazakhstan travel restrictions include travel to Almaty. Entry restrictions
Kazakhstan has restricted the entry of most foreign nationals and suspended most flights except for state flights, ferry flights, sanitary flights, and technical landings for refueling purposes. From June 20, Kazakhstan will reopen flights from China, Georgia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand and Turkey; however, only certain categories of people will be allowed to enter on these flights. These include: diplomats, direct-family members of Kazakhstani citizens, residency permit holders, and some employees of designated companies in critical industries.
Entry requirementsAs of October 6, All foreign travelers arriving in Kazakhstan will need to provide proof (via PCR test and dated no more than 3 days before their arrival to Kazakhstan) of their negative status for COVID-19. Those without test results will be held for up to two days in a quarantine facility in the city of their arrival and tested for COVID-19.
Quarantine requirementsTravelers entering Kazakhstan who either displaying symptoms or test positive for coronavirus are currently required to self-isolate for 14 days. Those needing medical assistance may be confined in state facilities. Individuals in self-isolation at home may be required to download the Smart Astana app, which will be used to monitor compliance with self-isolation restrictions.
If you are planning to travel to Almaty at this time, it is recommended that you stay up to date on current restrictions and follow proper safety measures while in public.