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Connecting route · Kazakhstan → Switzerland

Flights from Almaty to Zurich

There are no direct flights from Almaty to Zurich. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Antalya, about 9h 14m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 01m
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Almaty to Zurich at a glance

Fastest journey9h 01mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Antalya

Best ways to fly from Almaty to Zurich

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 Frankfurt (FRA) ZRH
Leg 1: Air Astana, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Condor, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~9h 14m
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ALA Antalya (AYT) ZRH
Leg 1: Air Astana, Pegasus Airlines, SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Corendon Airlines, Edelweiss Air, SunExpress
One airline, one ticket ~10h 08m
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3
ALA Warsaw (WAW) ZRH
Leg 1: LOT Polish Airlines · Leg 2: LOT Polish Airlines, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~9h 01m
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ALA Istanbul (IST) ZRH
Leg 1: Air Astana, SCAT Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 36m
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ALA Izmir (ADB) ZRH
Leg 1: SunExpress · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress
One airline, one ticket ~9h 59m
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ALA Milan (MXP) ZRH
Leg 1: Neos · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, SWISS
Self-transfer likely ~10h 19m
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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
5,188 km3,222 miles
Journey time
9h 01mestimate
Time difference
-4hZurich vs Almaty
Currency in Zurich
CHF
Airports
ALA → ZRH

Flights from Almaty to Zurich: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Almaty to Zurich?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Antalya 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 Zurich?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,188 km.
Where do you change planes between Almaty and Zurich?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Antalya (AYT), Warsaw (WAW) and Istanbul (IST). Air Astana flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Almaty and Zurich?
Almaty: Almaty International Airport (ALA). Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH).
What is the time difference between Almaty and Zurich?
Zurich is 4 hours behind Almaty.

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