Large airport · Almaty, Kazakhstan
Almaty International Airport
It is larger than Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) in Astana and is the main international gateway into the country. Its IATA code is ALA. Its ICAO code is UAAA. It has 2 runways, longest 14,764 ft (ASPH). Elevation 2,234 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Almaty, Kazakhstan |
|---|---|
| IATA code | ALA |
| ICAO code | UAAA |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 14,764 ft (ASPH) |
| Elevation | 2,234 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 43.3543° N, 77.0428° E |
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What Almaty International Airport is known for
It is larger than Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) in Astana and is the main international gateway into the country.
How to get there
Almaty International Airport can be reached by roadway or public transport. The airport operates two parking lots and is serviced by bus routes 3 and 92, with bus stations located in front of both the domestic (Terminal 1) and international (Terminal 2) terminals. In addition to taxis, ridesharing services such as Yandex Taxi operate to the airport.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Almaty International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Ile-Alatau National Park · Kazakhstan · 20.8 miles away
- Kölsay Lakes National Park · Kazakhstan · 38.3 miles away
- Altyn-Emel National Park · Kazakhstan · 98.5 miles away
- Karakol State Nature Park · Kyrgyzstan · 101.7 miles away
- Charyn National Park · Kazakhstan · 101.8 miles away
- State Nature National Park Kara-Shoro · Kyrgyzstan · 115.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Almaty International Airport?
It is larger than Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) in Astana and is the main international gateway into the country.
What is the airport code for Almaty International Airport?
Almaty International Airport — its IATA code is ALA and its ICAO code is UAAA.
Where is Almaty International Airport located?
Almaty International Airport serves Almaty, Kazakhstan. Its coordinates are 43.3543° N, 77.0428° E.
How do I get to Almaty International Airport?
Almaty International Airport can be reached by roadway or public transport. The airport operates two parking lots and is serviced by bus routes 3 and 92, with bus stations located in front of both the domestic (Terminal 1) and international (Terminal 2) terminals.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#6421
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Almaty_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.