Built in 1935, Almaty International Airport is the largest airport in Kazakhstan. The aerodrome is located 15 kilometers northeast of Almaty, the country’s largest city and commercial capital. While the airport accounts for 68% of the country’s cargo transportation, it also meets half of the total passenger traffic.
Almaty International Airport was recognized as an international aerodrome in 1998 after the reconstruction of a runway. The airport is an important hub for both Kazakhstan’s national carrier Atana and Central Asia region.
Due to the country’s largest airport and its central location, private jet charter services frequently use the port for flights in the region.
Almaty private jet charter prices
Although Kazakhstan air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Almaty are as follows.
| Midsize Jet | 44.000 EUR |
| Heavy Jet | 56.600 EUR |
| Long Range Jet | 72.400 EUR |
These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our flight reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.
History of Almaty Airport
The airport was first established in 1935 for the landing and take-off of civil and military small aircraft and served in this way for many years. It was part of the Kazakh Civil Aviation Department until 1990 and was later reorganized as “Alma-Ata Airport” in 1991. It has been operating as an independent unit since 1993. In 1994, OJSC was reorganized as “Almaty Airport” and later renamed JSC Almaty International Airport.
On December 26, 1975, emphasis was placed on transportation at the port. In November 1977, passenger transportation was added to the traffic chain created by the heavy use of the port for transportation. After a runway reconstruction in 1998, Almaty airport was given CAT II certification and international airport status.
On July 9, 1999, the main terminal building burned down as a result of an accident. After the fire, the construction of a new terminal building was brought to agenda and the construction of the new terminal building started at the end of the year. Construction of a new terminal was completed in 2004. In order to prevent the intensifying traffic with the new terminal building, a second runway was put into service in 2008.
The aerodrome, which served 6.4 million passengers in 2019, started modernization works in 2020 with a loan from the European Minister. With the construction of a new international terminal, the modernization of the domestic terminal and the adoption of IATA’s Optimum Service Level standards, the airport will be able to offer higher quality aviation services and expand its commercial space to offer greater scope.
TAV Airports undertook these renovation works with the contract made in 2021.
Places to visit, nightlife and hotels in Almaty
Almaty, the most populous city of Kazakhstan with a population of 2 million, is one of the most important cities for the country’s economy. Nightlife is very active in the city, where the young population is predominant. The historical texture, symbolic structures and museums of the city attract those who are interested in cultural tourism.
Park 28 Panfilovtsev, Zenkov’s Cathedral, the Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which can be considered the symbolic structures of the city, are among the must-see places. Those who prefer the city for culture and arts tourism can visit Republic Square, Almaty Musical Instruments Museum, Kazakh Art Museum and Rare Books Museum.
In the city, which stands out with its natural beauties, the Great Almaty lake, Shymbulak Ski Center, Medeo Skating Rink, Kok Tobe peak, the highest point of Almaty, Butakovskiy Waterfall and Almaty Botanical Garden are among the places that attract the attention of tourists.
One of the most developed cities of Central Asia, Almaty is very active in terms of nightlife, due to its young population. Chukotka, which stands out with its DJ performances, Studio 69, Da Freak with its recent increase in popularity, Esperanza, which is a food and entertainment complex, are among the nightclubs that attract the most tourists.
Almaty hotels are generally located in the city center and it is possible to find hotels for almost every budget. Since the city is developed in terms of tourism, it is possible to find hotels for almost every taste and need. Otrar, D’Rami and Almaty Hotel are among the hotels preferred by tourists.
Transportation from the Almaty Airport to the city center
There are many buses running between Almaty Airport and the city. Options are buses 79 (Green bus), 86, 92 (Green bus) and 106. Among other stops, these buses stop at the Sayakhat bus station near the Almaty-2 train station. This, along with the Almaty-1 train station, is one of the two train stations in Almaty. But there is a significant difference, Almaty-2 is in the center of the city, while Almaty-1 is a few kilometers outside the city, relatively close to the airport. Travel time to the center of Almaty is approximately 45 minutes.
There are commercial taxis outside the airport and their fares are reasonable. In addition, there are companies that provide private car rental services at the airport.
