The airport in Almaty is the largest international airport in Kazakhstan. On average, there are 13 to 16 take-offs and landings per hour. Regular flights are operated to various world destinations, including the largest cities in Russia, the countries of the Middle and Far East, as well as cities in Europe.
Transport infrastructure
The airport in Almaty is connected to the city by several public transport routes. Bus 79 and 86, as well as buses 92 and 106, stopping outside the station square, approach the terminals of the air terminal. There is a highway to the airport, moving along which you can get to the airport by car. On average, the travel time will be from 15 minutes to half an hour, depending on the traffic load.
Parking
In order for passengers who arrived at the airport in Almaty by car not to worry about the safety of their car during the trip, there are several alternative options for guarded parking on the territory of the airport complex. For example, there are parking spaces in the station square itself under the open sky, as well as in a special covered parking complex. The first 15 minutes of parking are free, and then the tariffs that are common for all parking lots of the airport come into force, where the next 2 hours cost 300 tenge.
Service and service
For the convenience of air passengers, there is an information desk and a consular department in the airport terminal, where you can solve all your questions. In addition, bank branches and round-the-clock ATMs, as well as currency exchange offices and counters of organizations providing VAT refund services, are open to customers. There are cafes, coffee shops and Fast Food restaurants in the terminal in the zones before and after customs control, where you can have a good time and have a snack while waiting for your flight. In the "sterile" area of the airport, there are Duty Free shops selling goods that are not subject to taxes. Nearby there are kiosks with periodicals and souvenir stalls.
Baggage
Before check-in, you can wrap your suitcase or bag in a special thick protective film to help protect your luggage from dirt or damage that may occur during transportation. In addition, there are luggage storage facilities at the airport around the clock.
