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Flights from Almaty to Budapest

There are no direct flights from Almaty to Budapest. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Shymkent, about 8h 42m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 11m
ALABUDIST

Almaty to Budapest at a glance

Fastest journey8h 11mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Shymkent

Best ways to fly from Almaty to Budapest

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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ALA Istanbul (IST) BUD
Leg 1: Air Astana, SCAT Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~8h 42m
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ALA Shymkent (CIT) BUD
Leg 1: Air Astana, Qazaq Air, SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 11m
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ALA Warsaw (WAW) BUD
Leg 1: LOT Polish Airlines · Leg 2: LOT Polish Airlines, Wizz Air, Sichuan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 25m
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ALA Frankfurt (FRA) BUD
Leg 1: Air Astana, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~9h 55m
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ALA Izmir (ADB) BUD
Leg 1: SunExpress · Leg 2: SunExpress
One airline, one ticket ~9h 13m
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ALA Kuwait City (KWI) BUD
Leg 1: Jazeera Airways · Leg 2: Jazeera Airways
One airline, one ticket ~10h 15m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
4,437 km2,755 miles
Journey time
8h 11mestimate
Time difference
-4hBudapest vs Almaty
Currency in Budapest
HUF
Airports
ALA → BUD

Flights from Almaty to Budapest: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Almaty to Budapest?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Shymkent and Warsaw. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Almaty to Budapest?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,437 km.
Where do you change planes between Almaty and Budapest?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Shymkent (CIT), Warsaw (WAW) and Frankfurt (FRA). Air Astana flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Almaty and Budapest?
Almaty: Almaty International Airport (ALA). Budapest: Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD).
What is the time difference between Almaty and Budapest?
Budapest is 4 hours behind Almaty.

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