Flying from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
The timezone in Almaty is UTC+6, which is five hours ahead of Prague.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your PRG to ALA flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Almaty Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between PRG and ALA include:
Antalya Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
Currently, C$259 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Almaty Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$548. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from PRG to ALA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Almaty Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from PRG to ALA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Almaty Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
69.89% of flights that depart Vaclav Havel Airport Prague reach their destination on time.
Central Prague to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near PRG. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Almaty Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Almaty Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ALA instead:
Pick up an Almaty Airport rental car and explore Almaty and beyond with your own set of wheels. AmiGo!, Hertz and Vladex are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Almaty Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
Almaty Airport to the centre of Almaty has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Almaty Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Almaty in February.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Almaty Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PRG to ALA sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've done Almaty, now it's time to explore other parts of Kazakhstan. Journey about 338 kilometres north-east to Sarkand to check off its leading sights. From Park Zhastar to Dom Slavy and Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Kazakhstan, head for Talghar, roughly 32 kilometres east of Almaty. Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek are among its highlights.