ALA — Almaty Airport

ALA is the IATA airport code for Almaty Airport, Kazakhstan. Local time zone: Asia/Almaty. Below: where it is and how to get into town.

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ALA is the IATA airport code for Almaty Airport, Kazakhstan. IATA codes are three-letter identifiers assigned to airports worldwide by the International Air Transport Association — they're what you see on boarding passes, baggage tags, and booking sites. Below: where ALA is, what timezone it operates in, and how to sort your transfer, lounge access, and car rental before you land.

ALA airport at a glance
Fact	Detail
IATA code	ALA
Airport	Almaty Airport
Country	Kazakhstan
Coordinates	43.3467° N, 77.0114° E
Timezone	Asia/Almaty

Almaty Airport is served by ALA in Kazakhstan.

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ALA airport code — common questions

What airport has the code ALA?

ALA is the IATA code for Almaty Airport, Kazakhstan. You'll see ALA on boarding passes, baggage tags, and flight-booking sites whenever this airport is the origin or destination.

Where is ALA airport located?

ALA serves Almaty Airport, Kazakhstan, at approximately 43.3467° N, 77.0114° E.

How do I get from ALA into the city?

Pre-booked private transfers are the most predictable option — fixed price, driver tracking your flight, no taxi-line haggling. Compare partner quotes for Almaty Airport on this page. Ride-hail and licensed taxis are the usual fallback where available.

What timezone is ALA in?

ALA operates on the Asia/Almaty timezone. Flight departure boards always show local time.