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- Astana
- Population
- 20,286,084
- Area
- 2,724,900 km²
- Calling code
- +7
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Kazakhstan
Explore Almaty, Astana and Shymkent. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency KZTTime in Almaty 05:51UTC+05:00Country codes KZ / KAZ
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Almaty. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
15 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Central State Museum of Kazakhstan
Central State Museum of Kazakhstan is one option for your time in Almaty. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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A. Kasteyev State Museum of Arts
A. Kasteyev State Museum of Arts is one option for your time in Almaty. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Republic Square, Almaty
Republic Square, Almaty is one option for your time in Almaty. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Astana Square
Astana Square is one option for your time in Almaty. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Abai Square
Abai Square is one option for your time in Almaty. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Auezov Home Museum
Auezov Home Museum is one option for your time in Almaty. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Baitursynov Home Museum
Baitursynov Home Museum is one option for your time in Almaty. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Museum of Archaeology (Kazakhstan)
Museum of Archaeology (Kazakhstan) is one option for your time in Almaty. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Satbayev Memorial Museum
Satbayev Memorial Museum is one option for your time in Almaty. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Tlendiyev Memorial Museum
Tlendiyev Memorial Museum is one option for your time in Almaty. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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St. Nicholas Cathedral (Almaty)
St. Nicholas Cathedral (Almaty) is one option for your time in Almaty. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Palace of the Republic, Almaty
Palace of the Republic, Almaty is one option for your time in Almaty. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Wedding Palace (Almaty)
Wedding Palace (Almaty) is one option for your time in Almaty. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Nature Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Nature Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan is one option for your time in Almaty. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Pioneers Palace (Almaty)
Pioneers Palace (Almaty) is one option for your time in Almaty. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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ALA
An arrival option for Almaty
Almaty International Airport
15.5 km from the city centre · straight line
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Flights at ALA
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ALA airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almaty International Airport | ALA | 15.5 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Taldykorgan Airport | TDK | 241.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Balkhash Airport | BXH | 431.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Usharal Airport | USJ | 450.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Taraz International Airport | DMB | 457.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Urzhar Airport | UZR | 566.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Almaty International Airport
Almaty · UAAA
Elevation2234 ft
Coordinates43.354267, 77.042828
Runways
05L / 23R
14764 × 148 ft
ASPH05R / 23L
14436 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP131.6 MHz
ATIS129.8 MHz
RADAR120.8 MHz
GND121.7 MHz
TWR119.4 MHz
Taldykorgan Airport
Taldykorgan · UAAT
Elevation1925 ft
Coordinates45.12255, 78.442758
Runways
02 / 20
9846 × 164 ft
CONRadio frequencies
TWR127.3 MHz
Balkhash Airport
Balkhash · UAAH
Elevation1446 ft
Coordinates46.894246, 75.004533
Runways
05 / 23
8208 × 131 ft
CONRadio frequencies
TWR128 MHz
Usharal Airport
Usharal · UAAL
Elevation1288 ft
Coordinates46.190767, 80.830922
Runways
09 / 27
7546 × 144 ft
CONRadio frequencies
Not recorded
Taraz International Airport
Taraz · UADD
Elevation2184 ft
Coordinates42.8536, 71.303596
Runways
13 / 31
9514 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP122.1 MHz
TWR122.1 MHz
Urzhar Airport
Urzhar · UZR
ElevationUnknown ft
Coordinates47.091786, 81.668216
Runways
Not recorded
Radio frequencies
Not recorded
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Getting around Almaty
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Central State Museum of Kazakhstan
Directions ↗Central State Museum of Kazakhstan is one option for your time in Almaty. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
A. Kasteyev State Museum of Arts
Directions ↗A. Kasteyev State Museum of Arts is one option for your time in Almaty. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Republic Square, Almaty
Directions ↗Republic Square, Almaty is one option for your time in Almaty. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Astana Square
Directions ↗Astana Square is one option for your time in Almaty. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Abai Square
Directions ↗Abai Square is one option for your time in Almaty. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Auezov Home Museum
Directions ↗Auezov Home Museum is one option for your time in Almaty. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Baitursynov Home Museum
Directions ↗Baitursynov Home Museum is one option for your time in Almaty. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Museum of Archaeology (Kazakhstan)
Directions ↗Museum of Archaeology (Kazakhstan) is one option for your time in Almaty. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Satbayev Memorial Museum
Directions ↗Satbayev Memorial Museum is one option for your time in Almaty. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Tlendiyev Memorial Museum
Directions ↗Tlendiyev Memorial Museum is one option for your time in Almaty. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
St. Nicholas Cathedral (Almaty)
Directions ↗St. Nicholas Cathedral (Almaty) is one option for your time in Almaty. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Palace of the Republic, Almaty
Directions ↗Palace of the Republic, Almaty is one option for your time in Almaty. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Wedding Palace (Almaty)
Directions ↗Wedding Palace (Almaty) is one option for your time in Almaty. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Nature Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Directions ↗Nature Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan is one option for your time in Almaty. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Pioneers Palace (Almaty)
Directions ↗Pioneers Palace (Almaty) is one option for your time in Almaty. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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