Dubai to Almaty (DXB–ALA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FZ1721+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
8:25 PM
+04 T3
2:45 AM+1
+05
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
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EK2138cs
EK Emirates
7M8
9:45 PM
+04 T3
4:05 AM+1
+05
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
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FZ1735+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
9:45 PM
+04 T3
4:05 AM+1
+05
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
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FZ1722+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
3:45 AM
+05 T2
8:45 AM
+04
6h
M T W T F S S
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EK2423cs
EK Emirates
7M8
3:55 AM
+05 T2
7:55 AM
+04
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2139cs
EK Emirates
7M8
5:05 AM
+05 T2
10:05 AM
+04
6h
M T W T F S S
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FZ1736+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
5:05 AM
+05 T2
10:05 AM
+04
6h
M T W T F S S
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KC899
KC Air Astana
32Q
7:10 AM
+05 T2
11:00 AM
+04
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
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KC897
KC Air Astana
763
9:05 AM
+05 T2
1:00 PM
+04
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
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Dubai to Almaty
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 1,749 mi 5h 20m nonstop +1h ahead 34 1-stop hubs

DXB–ALA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. flydubai leads the route. The flight covers 1,749 miles in approximately 5h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–ALA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FZ flydubai Also: EK 14 7M8 5h20 EK
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – EK, FZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FZ (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DXB to ALA direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
41
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to ALA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,907
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.

Other ways to reach Almaty from Dubai

Nearby airports with service to Almaty International Airport.
Metric DXB→ALA SHJ→ALA AUH→ALA
Distance from DXB 11 mi 72 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 21 3 3
Flight time 5h 20m 5h 5m 4h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of DXB with service to Almaty International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 7:00 PM in Almaty.
Distance & Flight Time
1,749 mi / 2,814 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 20m.
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.

Getting to DXB

Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.

DXB–ALA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Almaty route.
Route details
Distance1,749 mi / 2,814 km
Flight time5h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 41 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: ALA
IATA / ICAOALA / UAAA
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation2,234 ft / 681 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to ALA flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Almaty International Airport take approximately 5h 20m. The route covers 1,749 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: flydubai. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from DXB to ALA. The return direction has about 41 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUH, MED, MRV, XIY, BOM, GYD, DEL, MLE, SAW, TBS, TAS, SKD, DOH, VKO, URC, DYU, HGH, JED, BSZ, IST, NQZ, SVO, AYT, OVB, PEK, MSQ, FRA, PVG, CAN, HKT, BKK, HKG, ICN and KUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Almaty is 1 hour ahead of Dubai.
Yes, return flights from ALA to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SHJ and AUH. 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 DXB to ALA

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Almaty International Airport (ALA) are connected by nonstop service from flydubai. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DXB to ALA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to ALA ranges from 5 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,749 miles (2,814 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 62 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via AUH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sharjah (SHJ) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).