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Flights from Budapest to Almaty

There are no direct flights from Budapest to Almaty. 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
BUDALAIST

Budapest to Almaty at a glance

Fastest journey8h 11mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Shymkent

Best ways to fly from Budapest to Almaty

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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BUD Istanbul (IST) ALA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Air Astana, SCAT Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 42m
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BUD Shymkent (CIT) ALA
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, Qazaq Air, SCAT Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 11m
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3
BUD Warsaw (WAW) ALA
Leg 1: LOT Polish Airlines, Wizz Air, Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: LOT Polish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 25m
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BUD Frankfurt (FRA) ALA
Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air Astana, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~9h 55m
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BUD Izmir (ADB) ALA
Leg 1: SunExpress · Leg 2: SunExpress
One airline, one ticket ~9h 13m
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BUD Kuwait City (KWI) ALA
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
+4hAlmaty vs Budapest
Currency in Almaty
USD
Airports
BUD → ALA

Flights from Budapest to Almaty: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Budapest to Almaty?
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 Budapest to Almaty?
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 Budapest and Almaty?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Shymkent (CIT), Warsaw (WAW) and Frankfurt (FRA). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Budapest and Almaty?
Budapest: Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD). Almaty: Almaty International Airport (ALA).
What is the time difference between Budapest and Almaty?
Almaty is 4 hours ahead of Budapest.

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