Quick answer
Delhi to Almaty is a non-stop flight of about 3 hours 40 minutes over roughly 1,650 km, operated by Air Astana. One-way economy fares start around ₹15,000 booked 3–6 weeks ahead in a quiet month. Indian passport holders can visit Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 14 days, which makes Almaty one of the easiest short-haul trips from Delhi.
Route facts
- Flight time
- 3h 40m
- Distance
- ≈ 1,650 km
- Starting fare
- ₹15,000 one-way
- Airlines
- Air Astana
- Cheapest months
- Feb–Apr and Oct–Nov
- Entry
- Visa-free for Indian passport holders for up to 14 days per visit; longer stays need a visa or e-visa.
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Almaty International Airport (ALA). Fares are typical starting one-way economy prices booked 3–6 weeks ahead outside peak dates — live prices vary by the hour.
Which airlines fly Delhi to Almaty non-stop?
Air Astana, Kazakhstan's national airline, flies the non-stop from Terminal 3 at Delhi. IndiGo has also flown Delhi–Almaty, but since Indian airlines were barred from Pakistani airspace in 2025, its service has been disrupted; check whether it is operating before you plan around it. Foreign airlines such as Air Astana are not affected.
What are the best flight timings?
Kazakhstan moved to a single time zone in 2024, so Almaty is now 30 minutes behind India. The flight is short enough that a morning departure leaves you with a full afternoon in the city. Check which days the non-stop operates before fixing your dates.
Baggage
Air Astana is a full-service airline with meals and, on most fares, checked baggage included; its lightest fares may exclude bags, so check the fare brand. Ski travellers should prebook sports equipment.
Getting from Almaty airport to the city
The airport is about 15 km from the centre. A Yandex Go taxi takes 20–30 minutes and costs about KZT 3,000–5,000 (₹510–850). City buses are much cheaper, at under ₹50, but slow with luggage. Avoid unofficial drivers in the arrivals hall.
When to book, and connecting options
Book 4–6 weeks ahead for May–June and the December–March ski season at Shymbulak, when Indian demand is highest. February–April and October–November are usually cheapest. If the non-stop is full, one-stop routes via Tashkent (Uzbekistan Airways) or Dubai (flydubai) take 7–10 hours. Almaty also pairs well with Tashkent and Samarkand.
Tips for families and seniors
- Big Almaty Lake sits at about 2,500 m and Shymbulak's upper station above 3,000 m; seniors with heart or lung conditions should go slowly.
- Winters are cold, often below –10 °C; pack thermals for children.
- Vegetarian food is limited outside the city; Indian restaurants exist in central Almaty.
- Request wheelchair assistance at booking; Almaty airport has long walks between gates.
See our Kazakhstan visa guide, Kazakhstan trip cost, things to do in Kazakhstan and more flight routes.
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