Almaty to Dubai (ALA–DXB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ALA–DXB is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates, flydubai and Air Astana lead the route. The flight covers 1,749 miles in approximately 4h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates | 14 | 7M8 | 5h | – | – | – |
| FZ flydubai | 14 | 7M8 | 5h20-6h39 | – | – | – |
| KC Air Astana | 13 | 32Q, 763 | 4h50-4h55 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dubai from Almaty
| Metric | ALA→DXB | BSZ→DXB |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ALA | – | 131 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 41 | 14 |
| Flight time | 4h 50m | 4h 35m |
Travel Essentials
ALA: +05 · DXB: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Almaty, it's 5:00 PM in Dubai.
Metro Red Line from T1 (Airport Terminal 1 station) or T3 (Airport Terminal 3 station) to central Dubai. BurJuman: 20 min; Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa: 23 min. Fare is AED 6.50–10. Metro runs from 5:30am; early morning arrivals may need to wait. T2 is not served by metro; RTA buses run to Al Ghubaiba (Bus 402) for AED 3.Taxis from DXB to Downtown Dubai cost AED 35–55 (airport taxi surcharge applies). Careem and Uber operate from designated zones. Ride-hails must be booked via app; street hailing is not permitted in terminal areas.
Desert climate, hot, dry, and sunny virtually year-round. Summers (June–September) are extreme: 38–48°C with high humidity near the coast. Heat stress slows ground operations but rarely causes weather cancellations. Winter (December–February) is DXB's peak season at 18–28°C with minimal rain and near-constant sunshine.
Occasional sandstorms (haboob) reduce visibility sharply and can ground flights for hours, most likely in spring (April–May) and summer. Light rain falls in winter and can cause road flooding on Dubai's drainage-limited road network. A light jacket is sufficient for winter evenings.
ALA–DXB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ALA to DXB
Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates, flydubai and Air Astana. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ALA to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ALA to DXB ranges from 4 hours 50 minutes to 6 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,749 miles (2,814 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 55 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via AUH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bishkek (BSZ).