Cheap flights from Istanbul to Almaty from $216 IST, SAW → ALA
Istanbul New Airport (IST), Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA)
The cheapest return found recently is $216 with Ajet, 21 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $630 with Kuwait Airways, 1 Nov 2027, found 4 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $630, found 4 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $216, 21 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2027
- Usual return price
- $255 to $311
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $206 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Air Astana, Turkish Airlines, Ajet, Pegasus Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 5 h 15 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 43 departure dates is usually $255 to $311.
Cheapest return found recently
$216
21 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 · Ajet
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA)
Leaves 8:50 p.m. · Return leaves 2:15 a.m. · 11 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$216
21 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 · Ajet
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA)
Leaves 8:50 p.m. · Return leaves 2:15 a.m. · 11 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Istanbul to Almaty
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$216 21 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$206 26 Jan 2027 – 17 Feb 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $181 to $211.
At $216, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 43 departure dates from 14 Nov to 4 Oct 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold 10-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 21 Mar 2027, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
546 fares on 43 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov – 5 Dec | $319 | Turkish Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Nov – 29 Nov | $307 | Turkish Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Nov – 23 Dec | $286 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Dec – 12 Jan 2027 | $288 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Dec – 17 Dec | $313 | Turkish Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Dec – 15 Dec | $307 | Turkish Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 | $333 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Dec – 15 Jan 2027 | $321 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Dec – 16 Jan 2027 | $352 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Dec – 14 Jan 2027 | $309 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Dec – 14 Jan 2027 | $291 | Turkish Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Jan 2027 – 16 Jan 2027 | $293 | Turkish Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Jan 2027 – 15 Feb 2027 | $291 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Jan 2027 – 4 Feb 2027 | $297 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027 | $239 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 | $255 | Turkish Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Jan 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 | $261 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Jan 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 | $332 | Turkish Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Jan 2027 – 11 Feb 2027 | $295 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027 | $227 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Jan 2027 – 30 Jan 2027 | $282 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027 | $260 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027 | $305 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Jan 2027 – 28 Jan 2027 | $227 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Jan 2027 – 27 Jan 2027 | $229 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Jan 2027 – 8 Feb 2027 | $226 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Jan 2027 – 13 Feb 2027 | $287 | Turkish Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Jan 2027 – 13 Feb 2027 | $299 | Turkish Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Jan 2027 – 8 Feb 2027 | $212 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Jan 2027 – 17 Feb 2027 | $206 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Feb 2027 – 8 Feb 2027 | $212 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Feb 2027 – 10 Mar 2027 | $292 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Feb 2027 – 20 Feb 2027 | $272 | Pegasus Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027 | $263 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Feb 2027 – 3 Mar 2027 | $239 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Mar 2027 – 28 Mar 2027 | $346 | Turkish Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 | $216 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 May 2027 – 5 May 2027 | $332 | Turkish Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Jun 2027 – 24 Jun 2027 | $377 | Turkish Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Jun 2027 – 29 Jun 2027 | $387 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Aug 2027 – 23 Aug 2027 | $304 | Ajet | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Aug 2027 – 5 Sept 2027 | $330 | Turkish Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Oct 2027 – 11 Oct 2027 | $255 | Turkish Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $206.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ajet, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $123 to $194.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$630
1 Nov 2027 · Kuwait Airways
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA)
Leaves 3:20 p.m. · 56 h 10 min trip
3 stops
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$108
26 Sept 2027 · Turkish Airlines
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA)
Leaves 6:50 p.m. · 5 h 15 min trip
nonstop
found 6 days ago
Every nonstop date from Istanbul to Almaty
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$630 1 Nov 2027found 4 days agoOpen this trip
$108 26 Sept 2027found 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 48 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $92 to $630.
At $630, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the high end of that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates from 28 Jul 2027 to 1 Nov 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Nov 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
24 fares on 5 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2027 | $194 | Turkish Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Aug 2027 | $123 | Turkish Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Aug 2027 | $148 | Turkish Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Sept 2027 | $108 | Turkish Airlines | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Nov 2027 | $630 | Kuwait Airways | Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | 3 stops | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
September 2027 is the cheapest month — from $108.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Turkish Airlines, Kuwait Airways.
Premium cabin fares from Istanbul to Almaty
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 21 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 1 Nov 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Istanbul to Almaty?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 46% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $363 | $262 | +85% | 22 |
| 7–13 days | $320 | $277 | +63% | 25 |
| 14–29 days | $306 | $268 | +56% | 46 |
| 30–59 days | $303 | $208 | +54% | 40 |
| 60–89 days | $232 | $181 | +18% | 49 |
| 90–179 days | $196 | $188 | Cheapest seen | 49 |
| 180+ days | $257 | $202 | +31% | 49 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 48 days of one-way prices, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 21 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Istanbul to Almaty?
The cheapest return found recently is $216 with Ajet, 21 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $206 with Ajet, 26 Jan 2027 to 17 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 43 departure dates is usually $255 to $311.
How much is a one-way flight from Istanbul to Almaty?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $630 with Kuwait Airways, 1 Nov 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $108 with Turkish Airlines, 26 Sept 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $123 to $194.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Almaty?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $206, 26 Jan 2027 to 17 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago. September 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $108, 26 Sept 2027, found 6 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul to Almaty?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 46% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Istanbul to Almaty?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $216 with Ajet, 21 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $108 with Turkish Airlines, 26 Sept 2027, found 6 days ago.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Almaty?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Turkish Airlines on 26 Sept 2027, takes 5 h 15 min from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Almaty Airport (ALA). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Kuwait Airways on 1 Nov 2027, takes 56 h 10 min with 3 stops.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Almaty?
Between 14 Nov and 4 Oct 2027, Ajet has the cheapest return on 18 of the 43 departure dates we hold, Turkish Airlines on 15 and Pegasus Airlines on 10. Between 28 Jul 2027 and 1 Nov 2027, Turkish Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 4 of the 5 departure dates we hold, and Kuwait Airways on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work
