Shenzhen to Almaty (SZX–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
URC Ürümqi 9h 21m 3UCACZ → CZKC Ürümqi (URC) to Almaty flights
HGH Hangzhou 9h 38m 3UCACZ → GJ Hangzhou (HGH) to Almaty flights
PKX Beijing 9h 40m 3UCZEY → CZKC Beijing (PKX) to Almaty flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 10h 11m 3U9C9H → CZKC Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Almaty flights
PEK Beijing 10h 22m CAHUMS → CACZKC Beijing (PEK) to Almaty flights
SYX Sanya (Tianya) 10h 30m 3UCACZ → DV Sanya (Tianya) (SYX) to Almaty flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 10h 44m AFCACZ → CZKCMU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Almaty flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 10h 55m 3UCACZ → 3U Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Almaty flights
CIT Shymkent 11h 17m TK → DVKC Shymkent (CIT) to Almaty flights
ICN Seoul 11h 50m CACZKE → CXKCKE Seoul (ICN) to Almaty flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Shenzhen to Almaty
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between SZX and ALA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SZX to ALA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
URC ~9h 21m HGH ~9h 38m PKX ~9h 40m XIY ~10h 11m PEK ~10h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,592
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 Shenzhen

Nearby airports with service to Almaty International Airport.
Metric SZX→ALA HKG→ALA CAN→ALA
Distance from SZX – 24 mi 61 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 3
Weekly flights – 2 20
Hong Kong (HKG) to Almaty flights · Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Almaty flights
Airports within 200 miles of SZX with service to Almaty International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Almaty is 3 hours behind Shenzhen.
SZX: CST · ALA: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 3:00 PM in Almaty.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. For stays exceeding 30 days, registration with migration authorities or a visa is required.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to SZX

Shenzhen Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) runs from Futian or Luohu to the airport in 35–50 minutes (¥20–30). Trains run from 6am to around midnight. This is the standard option for arrivals from central Shenzhen and the Hong Kong border crossing at Futian.

Taxis from downtown Shenzhen (Luohu/Futian) cost ¥60–100 and take 30–50 minutes depending on expressway traffic. High-speed rail connections exist but require a shuttle or metro link from Shenzhen North station.

Facts

SZX–ALA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shenzhen to Almaty route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SZX
Full nameShenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 SZX to ALA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ürümqi Tianshan, Hangzhou Xiaoshan and Beijing Daxing.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ALA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Almaty is 3 hours behind Shenzhen.
Yes, return flights from ALA to SZX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HKG and CAN. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ürümqi Tianshan, Hangzhou Xiaoshan and Beijing Daxing. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).