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Flights from Zurich to Almaty

There are no direct flights from Zurich to Almaty. 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
ZRHALAFRA

Zurich to Almaty at a glance

Fastest journey9h 01mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Antalya

Best ways to fly from Zurich to Almaty

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

1
ZRH Frankfurt (FRA) ALA
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air Astana, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~9h 14m
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ZRH Antalya (AYT) ALA
Leg 1: Corendon Airlines, Edelweiss Air, SunExpress · Leg 2: Air Astana, Pegasus Airlines, SCAT Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 08m
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3
ZRH Warsaw (WAW) ALA
Leg 1: LOT Polish Airlines, SWISS · Leg 2: LOT Polish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 01m
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ZRH Istanbul (IST) ALA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, SCAT Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 36m
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ZRH Izmir (ADB) ALA
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress · Leg 2: SunExpress
One airline, one ticket ~9h 59m
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ZRH Milan (MXP) ALA
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, SWISS · Leg 2: Neos
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
+4hAlmaty vs Zurich
Currency in Almaty
USD
Airports
ZRH → ALA

Flights from Zurich to Almaty: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zurich to Almaty?
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 Zurich to Almaty?
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 Zurich and Almaty?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Antalya (AYT), Warsaw (WAW) and Istanbul (IST). Air Dolomiti flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zurich and Almaty?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). Almaty: Almaty International Airport (ALA).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Almaty?
Almaty is 4 hours ahead of Zurich.

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