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Cheap flights Almaty — Istanbul

Almaty (ALA, KZ) Istanbul (IST, TR)
from $130 3 902 km ~5h 5m 117 flights found 7 airlines cheapest on Thursday
Reverse route
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $130 on 14.12.2026
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Cheapest flights found
14 Dec 2026, Mon
Pegasus Airlines PC 101
02:45
ALA Almaty Airport
09:00
SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
6h 15m Direct
Wingie
$130
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26 Dec 2026, Sat
Pegasus Airlines PC 101
02:45
ALA Almaty Airport
09:00
SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
6h 15m Direct
Kupi.com
$136
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16 Nov 2026, Mon
Pegasus Airlines PC 101
02:45
ALA Almaty Airport
09:00
SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
6h 15m Direct
City.Travel
$137
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19 Dec 2026, Sat
Pegasus Airlines PC 101
02:45
ALA Almaty Airport
09:00
SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
6h 15m Direct
Kupi.com
$137
View this ticket
23 Nov 2026, Mon
Pegasus Airlines PC 101
02:45
ALA Almaty Airport
09:00
SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
6h 15m Direct
City.Travel
$137
View this ticket
17 Dec 2026, Thu
Pegasus Airlines PC 101
02:45
ALA Almaty Airport
09:00
SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
6h 15m Direct
Ubfly
$137
View this ticket
Route characteristics
Distance
3 902 km
Flight time
5h 5m
Time difference
-2h
Minimum price
from $130 (14.12.2026)
Average price
$151
Maximum price
$182
Departures per week
10
Cheapest day
Thursday
Departure airports (1)
ALA Almaty Airport
Arrival airports (2)
IST Istanbul New Airport SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Airlines (7)
PC Pegasus Airlines XQ SunExpress FS FlyArystan VF Ajet DV SCAT KC Air Astana TK Turkish Airlines
Agencies (14)
Wingie Kupi.com City.Travel Ubfly Trip.com Авиасейлс Gotogate Kiwi.com Clickavia Farera Pegasus Airlines Flightnetwork Biletix OneTwoTrip
Prices by day of week
Monday
$130
avg $135
Thursday
$137
avg $137
Cheapest
Saturday
$136
avg $137
Price trend by month
November 2026
from $137
avg $137
2 flights
December 2026
from $130
avg $135
4 flights
Airlines — cheapest prices 7
Pegasus Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
Low-cost 64 flights · 64 days
$130
SunExpress
SunExpress
Low-cost 7 flights · 7 days
$139
FlyArystan
FlyArystan
Low-cost 14 flights · 14 days
$151
Ajet
Ajet
Low-cost 10 flights · 10 days
$151
SCAT
SCAT
Low-cost 8 flights · 8 days
$168
Air Astana
Air Astana
13 flights · 13 days
$252
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$347
Where to buy tickets 14
Wingie
5 tickets · 5 days
from $130
Kupi.com
25 tickets · 23 days
from $136
City.Travel
10 tickets · 9 days
from $137
Ubfly
1 tickets · 1 days
from $137
Trip.com
3 tickets · 3 days
from $139
Авиасейлс
49 tickets · 36 days
from $140
Gotogate
1 tickets · 1 days
from $142
Kiwi.com
3 tickets · 3 days
from $142
Clickavia
7 tickets · 7 days
from $144
Farera
3 tickets · 3 days
from $169
Pegasus Airlines
1 tickets · 1 days
from $187
Flightnetwork
1 tickets · 1 days
from $252
Biletix
6 tickets · 6 days
from $258
OneTwoTrip
2 tickets · 2 days
from $260
Airports

From — Almaty (1)

  • ALA Almaty Airport

To — Istanbul (2)

  • IST Istanbul New Airport
  • SAW Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Almaty — Istanbul
How long is the flight from Almaty to Istanbul?
Approximate flight time — 5h 5m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Almaty to Istanbul?
The straight-line distance — 3 902 km.
How much do flights from Almaty to Istanbul cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $130 on 14.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $151. Range: $130 — $182.
What is the time difference between Almaty and Istanbul?
The difference — -2h.
From which airports does Almaty operate flights?
From Almaty: ALA (Almaty Airport).
To which airports in Istanbul do flights arrive?
To Istanbul: IST (Istanbul New Airport), SAW (Sabiha Gokcen International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 7 airlines: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress, FlyArystan, Ajet, SCAT, Air Astana, Turkish Airlines.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $130. Total direct flights found: 6.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Thursday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Almaty — Istanbul

Flights Almaty — Istanbul is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 3 902 km. Flight time 5h 5m. Time difference -2h.

From Almaty (ALA) flights depart from 1 airport: ALA. To Istanbul (IST) — 2 arrival airports: IST, SAW.

7 airlines operate on this route: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress, FlyArystan, Ajet, SCAT, Air Astana, Turkish Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $130 (14.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $151, ranging from $130 to $182. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Thursday.

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