The most inexpensive ground transportation option at ALA Almaty Airport and relatively convenient though you will need to figure what stop you must get off at and how to get to your final destination. Only pursue this option if you speak Kazakh or Russian and are travelling light.

Almaty Airport Public Bus Fares & Payment

Almaty Airport Public Bus Payment: Cash only

KZT 10-25

Almaty Airport Public Bus Details

Almaty Airport public bus photo

Routes 439, 492, and 497 and others run from the ALA Almaty Airport to the City Air Terminal in the city and further. The journey takes 40 minutes. The cost is KZT 25.

Trolleybuses 13 and 17 serve the ALA Almaty Airport every 10 minutes. The cost is KZT 10.

Almaty Airport Bus Schedule Planner

Private ALA Almaty Airport Bus Transfers

There are no private ALA Almaty Airport bus transfer services available.

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Last Updated: 28 Jan 2025

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