Abu Dhabi to Almaty (AUH–ALA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DOH Doha 6h 34m EYQR → QRWB Doha (DOH) to Almaty flights
BOM Mumbai 8h 40m 6EAIEY → AIKC Mumbai (BOM) to Almaty flights
DEL New Delhi 8h 50m 6EAIEY → AICXKC New Delhi (DEL) to Almaty flights
SVO Moscow 12h 35m EYGA → SU Moscow (SVO) to Almaty flights
IST Istanbul 14h 45m EYGAJU → JUKCMS Istanbul (IST) to Almaty flights
BKK Bangkok 15h 1m EYGAK6 → CXJLKC Bangkok (BKK) to Almaty flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 18h DEEYLH → KCLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Almaty flights
HKT Phuket 18h 15m ETEYMS → KC Phuket (HKT) to Almaty flights
KUL Sepang 19h 40m DEEYMS → D7 Sepang (KUL) to Almaty flights
ICN Seoul 20h 54m EYLYMS → CXKCOZ Seoul (ICN) to Almaty flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Abu Dhabi to Almaty
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,821 mi 4h 10m nonstop +1h ahead

AUH–ALA had nonstop service from Etihad Airways, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,821 miles in 4h 10m.

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All flights from Almaty (ALA) Almaty to Abu Dhabi flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop AUH–ALA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 3 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to ALA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
TAS ~6h 30m DOH ~6h 34m GYD ~7h 55m BOM ~8h 40m DEL ~8h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,314
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Almaty from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Almaty International Airport.
Metric AUH→ALA DXB→ALA SHJ→ALA
Distance from AUH – 72 mi 82 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – 21 14
Flight time 4h 10m 4h 45m 5h 5m
Dubai (DXB) to Almaty flights · Sharjah (SHJ) to Almaty flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Almaty International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Almaty is 1 hour ahead of Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · ALA: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 7:00 PM in Almaty.
Distance & Flight Time
1,821 mi / 2,930 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 30 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the entry date. Registration with migration authorities within 3 days of arrival is mandatory for stays exceeding 5 days.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

Facts

AUH–ALA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Almaty route.
Route details
Distance1,821 mi / 2,930 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUH
Full nameZayed International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: ALA
Full nameAlmaty International Airport
IATA / ICAOALA / UAAA
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation2,234 ft / 681 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to ALA flights.
Nonstop flights from Zayed International Airport to Almaty International Airport take about 4h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 1,821 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from AUH to ALA: Etihad Airways. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 10m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hamad, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Indira Gandhi.
Almaty is 1 hour ahead of Abu Dhabi.
Yes, return flights from ALA to AUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB and SHJ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUH to ALA

Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Almaty International Airport (ALA) had nonstop service from Etihad Airways, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

AUH to ALA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to ALA is about 4 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,821 miles (2,930 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hamad, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Indira Gandhi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB) and Sharjah (SHJ).