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Flights from Riyadh to Almaty
There are no direct flights from Riyadh to Almaty. The easiest way is one stop via Kuwait City or Dubai, about 6h 53m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 53m
Riyadh to Almaty at a glance
Fastest journey6h 53mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuwait City or Dubai
Best ways to fly from Riyadh 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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RUH Kuwait City (KWI) ALA
Leg 1: flyadeal, Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways · Leg 2: Jazeera Airways
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RUH Baku (GYD) ALA
Leg 1: Azerbaijan Airlines, Flynas · Leg 2: Air Astana, Azerbaijan Airlines
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
- 3,430 km2,130 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 53mestimate
- Time difference
- +2hAlmaty vs Riyadh
- Currency in Almaty
- USD
- Airports
- RUH → ALA
Flights from Riyadh to Almaty: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Almaty?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kuwait City, Dubai and Doha. 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 Riyadh to Almaty?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,430 km.
Where do you change planes between Riyadh and Almaty?
The best connecting points are Kuwait City (KWI), Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH) and Baku (GYD). flyadeal flies both legs via Kuwait City, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Riyadh and Almaty?
Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH). Almaty: Almaty International Airport (ALA).
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Almaty?
Almaty is 2 hours ahead of Riyadh.
