Almaty International Airport

Almaty International Airport Халықаралық Алматы Әуежайы Halyqaralyq Almaty Äuejaiy
IATA: ALA[1] ICAO: UAAA[1] WMO: 36870
Summary
Airport type	Public
Owner	Groupe ADP
Operator	TAV Airports Holding
Serves	Almaty
Location	Almaty, Kazakhstan (inside city limits)
Hub for	Air Astana FlyArystan Qazaq Air Sunday Airlines
Focus city for	SCAT Airlines
Elevation AMSL	681 m / 2,234 ft
Coordinates	43°21′19″N 077°02′41″E / 43.35528°N 77.04472°E / 43.35528; 77.04472
Website	alaport.com
Maps
ALA Location in Almaty, Kazakhstan Show map of Kazakhstan ALA ALA (Asia) Show map of Asia ALA ALA (Eurasia) Show map of Eurasia
Runways
Direction Length Surface m ft 05R/23L 4,400x60 14,436 × 197 Concrete 05L/23R 4,500x60 14,764 × 197 Concrete
Statistics (2024)
Passengers 11,426,650
Source: AIP Kazakhstan[2]

Almaty International Airport^[a] (IATA: ALA, ICAO: UAAA) is an international airport in Almaty, Kazakhstan. It is larger than Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) in Astana and is the main international gateway into the country. It is a principal hub of Air Astana, the national flag carrier, as well as other domestic and international airlines. The airport plays role in connecting Almaty to the rest of the country and the broader region through its extensive transport links.

As of 2024 it is the busiest airport in Kazakhstan (as well as in Central Asia) and 6th busiest in the Post-Soviet states. In 2022, it served 7.2 million passengers, with 63% traveling on domestic routes and 37% on international flights.^[3] Additionally, the airport managed 88,400 tonnes of cargo in 2022, making it the largest airport in the country in terms of cargo volume.

The airport is registered under name of "JSC Almaty International Airport", which is owned by Turkish airport company TAV Airports Holding.

Location

The airport is located approximately 8.1 NM (15.0 km; 9.3 mi) to the north-east of central Almaty, on the outskirts of the city. It is bordered by a mix of open land and residential settlements. The airport is located north of the settlement of Guldala, and north-east of other city districts, including Tbilisskaya and Kolhozshy, all of which lie within the wider region of Almaty.

History

A Kazakhstan Airlines Ilyushin Il-86 at Almaty International Airport in 1996

Terminal 1 Check-in hall

Early years

The airport was built in 1935 for the use of small civil and military aircraft.^[4] Till 1990, it was the part of Kazakh Department of Civil Aviation, and then reorganized into "Alma-Ata Airport" in 1991. Since 1993, it has run as an independent business unit. In 1994, it was reorganized into OJSC "Almaty Airport" and later renamed to JSC Almaty International Airport.

The main terminal of Almaty International Airport, located at 2 Mailina Street, was originally built in 1973. The building was designed by architects V. P. Ishchenko, O. N. Naumova, Y. G. Litvinenko, and Y. I. Sharapov, with engineering by K. Nurmakova and Z. Sukhanova. In 1979, it was designated a historical monument, reflecting its architectural and cultural significance.

The supersonic transport (SST) Tupolev Tu-144 began service on 26 December 1975, flying mail and freight between Moscow and Alma-Ata in preparation for passenger services, which commenced in November 1977. The Aeroflot flight on 1 June 1978 was the Tu-144's 55th and last scheduled passenger service.

Following a runway reconstruction in 1998, Almaty airport was awarded a CAT II certificate and the status of an international airport.

On 9–10 July 1999, a fire broke out in the shashlik kitchen and raged for over seven hours, severely damaging key areas such as the restaurant, waiting room, and duty-free shop. The damage rendered the building unusable, and it was later delisted as a historical monument in 2010.

Development since 2000

Construction of a new terminal was completed in 2004. On 30 September 2008, a second runway was opened with the first departure being a BMI flight bound for London Heathrow. The new runway was also given an ICAO certificate for CAT III landings which will significantly reduce the number of planes diverting to nearby airfields due to low visibility, especially during the winter months. The runway is the longest in central Asia. The new runway can accept all types of aircraft without limitation of take-off weight and operation frequency.

Growth in connectivity is in danger of being compromised by airport infrastructure that is comparatively expensive and not keeping pace with demand growth. IATA is urging the Kazakhstan government to follow ICAO principles and eliminate differential ANSP charges between domestic and international carriers. In 2012, it was 18% more expensive to turn around an Airbus A320 in Almaty than at similarly sized airports in Europe. The differential rose to 43% for a Boeing 767.^[5]

In April 2007, construction began on a new international passenger terminal at Almaty International Airport, designed by the French firm Aeroports de Paris Ingenierie (ADPI). The terminal, inspired by the traditional shape of five yurts, was planned to have six boarding bridges and a capacity of 2,500 passengers per hour. It was part of a larger "Airport City" complex including a Marriott Hotel, conference halls, a business center, and shopping facilities.^[6] Located across the airfield from the existing Terminal 1, which was to remain for domestic flights, construction was halted in 2010 following objections from Air Astana. The airline argued that separating terminals would require crossing active runways, causing operational difficulties. A German consulting firm confirmed these concerns and recommended building a new combined terminal to serve both domestic and international flights in a single facility, replacing the partially completed separate terminal. During this period, the terminal was intended to support increased international traffic, including that generated by the 2011 Asian Winter Games, with financing involvement from the Amsterdam Trade Bank. In 2017, the airport announced plans to demolish the unfinished terminal to construct this new integrated terminal, which would eventually replace or work alongside Terminal 1.^[7]

On February 17, 2012, in Moscow, at the 32nd session of the Council on Aviation and the Use of Airspace of the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC), Almaty International Airport was recognized as the best in the CIS and received the prize "For Achievements in the Development of International Airports".^[8]

Protesters seized the airport on 5 January during the 2022 Kazakh unrest, halting flights. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said that eight members of Kazakh security forces had been killed and the insurgents had hijacked five airplanes, and he appealed to Russian security forces to retake the facility.^[9][10] On 7 January, TASS reported that Collective Security Treaty Organization troops had occupied the airport and restored order.^{[11][better source needed]}

In May 2022, a proposal was made to Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar by a group of deputies from the People's Party of Kazakhstan to name the airport after Kazakh Soviet communist politician Dinmukhamed Kunaev.^[12]

To accommodate new terminal construction, the historic VIP terminal was dismantled in late 2022 with plans to reconstruct it 420 m (1,380 ft) away.^[13][14]

In 2024 June 1, Terminal 2 at Almaty International Airport was opened, enabling to increase the airport’s capacity to 14 million passengers per year and before long, launch 15 new international routes to 10 countries.^[15] It is located just northeast of the first terminal and it exclusively serves international flight. There is a connecting bridge between the two terminal.

In 2025, TAV Airports launched the Horizon Investment Project, a comprehensive long-term modernisation plan for Almaty International Airport with a budget of approximately $1.5–1.7 billion. The initial phase (2025–2028) includes runway reconstruction, new taxiways, terminal upgrades, and environmental initiatives such as a reagent recycling system for de-icing fluids. Additional plans feature expanded aircraft parking, a new maintenance hangar, and improved passenger facilities including a hotel and multi-level parking. The project aims to increase the airport’s capacity to 40 million passengers annually by 2050, with future developments including a third runway and a special economic zone for high-tech industries.^[16][17]

Terminals

Terminal 1

The current Terminal 1 was opened on 29 December 2003, following construction that began in 2000 after the 1999 fire.^[18] Designed by architect Qaldybai Montahaev,^[19] the terminal features a dynamic roofline and distinctive architectural elements, including large lantern-like structures resembling faceted diamonds framed in stained glass. The design emphasizes visual appeal from both ground level and aerial views.

In December 2012, an additional building dedicated to domestic flights was commissioned, increasing the airport’s capacity. This pavilion has a first floor for arrivals of local airlines and a second floor for domestic flight operations. Since the opening of Terminal 2 in 2024, Terminal 1 has served exclusively domestic flights within Kazakhstan.

Terminal 2

Terminal 2 at Almaty International Airport opened on 1 June 2024, exclusively serving international flights.^[20] Construction began around 2022 after TAV Airports took full ownership.^[21] Designed by French firm ADPi and built by TAV Construction, the terminal covers over 53,000 square meters and includes 50 check-in counters, 20 passport control booths, and four automated e-gates.^[22]

Located northeast of Terminal 1 and connected by an indoor bridge, Terminal 2 offers modern facilities such as security checkpoints, immigration, duty-free shops, VIP lounges, and a small museum displaying the airport's history. The terminal was built with a focus on accessibility and sustainability, increasing the airport’s annual capacity to 14 million passengers.^[23]

Terminal 2 Exterior

Terminal 2 Departures Hall

VIP Terminal

The airport’s business terminal, located at 1A Mailina Street, was originally constructed in 1947 by architects B. Zavarzin and G. Elkin, with input from T. Basenov. Rebuilt in 1957 by architect Kapanov, it incorporated national Kazakh architectural elements, giving it a distinctive oriental aesthetic. The building was restored in 1975 by artist V. Senchenko and underwent further major restoration in 2007 while preserving its historical façade. Recognized as a historical and architectural monument in 1979, it was protected by state law. Despite an attempt in 2018 to delist the building from the historical monument registry, public outcry thwarted the plans. However, the terminal was ultimately demolished in October 2022 to make way for a new terminal. A replica of the building is currently being constructed 400 meters southeast of its original location and will serve government delegations.

Airlines and destinations

Passenger

The following airlines offer year-round and seasonal scheduled flights to and from Almaty:

Airlines	Destinations
Aeroflot	Moscow–Sheremetyevo[24]
Air Arabia	Abu Dhabi,[25] Sharjah
Air Astana[26]	Abu Dhabi,[27] Antalya, Aqtau, Aqtöbe, Astana, Atyrau, Baku, Bangkok–Suvarnabhumi, Beijing–Capital,[28] Bishkek, Delhi, Dubai–International, Dushanbe, Frankfurt,[29] Guangzhou,[30] Istanbul, Jeddah,[31] London–Heathrow,[32] Malè, Medina,[33] Mumbai,[34] Nha Trang,[35] Oral, Osh,[36] Öskemen, Phuket,[37] Phu Quoc,[38] Qyzylorda, Seoul–Incheon, Şymkent, Tashkent, Tbilisi Seasonal: Da Nang[39]
Air Cairo	Seasonal charter: El Alamein,[40] Sharm El Sheikh[41]
Air China	Beijing–Capital[42]
AirAsia X	Kuala Lumpur–International[43]
AJet	Ankara[44]
Asiana Airlines	Seoul–Incheon
Asman Airlines	Issyk-Kul[45]
Azerbaijan Airlines	Baku
Azimuth	Mineralnye Vody, Sochi[46]
Centrum Air	Tashkent[47]
China Eastern Airlines	Shanghai–Pudong[48]
China Southern Airlines	Beijing–Daxing,[49] Guangzhou,[50] Ürümqi,[50] Xi'an[51]
Eastar Jet	Seoul–Incheon[52] Seasonal: Busan (resumes 24 October 2025)[53]
Etihad Airways	Abu Dhabi (resumes 16 March 2026)[54]
FlyArystan	Aqtau, Aqtöbe, Astana, Atyrau,[55] Kutaisi, Oral, Pavlodar, Qarağandy, Qostanai, Semei, Şymkent, Türkıstan[56] Seasonal: Bahrain,[57] Issyk-Kul,[58] Yining[59]
Flydubai	Dubai–International
Flynas	Jeddah[60]
Hunnu Air	Ulaanbaatar[61]
IndiGo	Mumbai (begins 1 September 2025)[62]
Jazeera Airways	Kuwait City[63]
Lufthansa	Frankfurt (suspended between 26 October 2025 and 29 March 2026)[64]
Neos	Milan–Malpensa[65]
Pegasus Airlines	Ankara,[66] Antalya, Istanbul–Sabiha Gökçen[66]
Qatar Airways	Doha[67]
Qazaq Air	Astana, Kokshetau, Şymkent
Qeshm Air	Tehran–Imam Khomeini[68]
Red Sea Airlines	Seasonal charter: Sharm El Sheikh^[citation needed]
Red Wings Airlines	Yekaterinburg
Rossiya Airlines	Krasnoyarsk, Saint Petersburg[69]
S7 Airlines	Novosibirsk[70]
SalamAir	Seasonal: Muscat[71]
SCAT Airlines[72]	Aqtau, Aqtöbe, Astana, Atyrau, Jeddah, Jezqazğan, Medina, Minsk,[73] Moscow–Vnukovo, Öskemen, Petropavl, Sanya,[74] Şymkent, Taraz Seasonal: Ürjar[75] Seasonal charter: Goa–Dabolim,[76] Nha Trang,[77] Pattaya,[78] Phuket,[77] Phu Quoc,[77] Sharm El Sheikh^[citation needed]
Somon Air	Dushanbe[79]
Sunday Airlines	Seasonal charter: Moscow–Vnukovo,^[citation needed] Nha Trang,^[citation needed] Phuket,^[citation needed] Phu Quoc^[citation needed]
Turkish Airlines	Istanbul Seasonal: Antalya^[citation needed]
Uzbekistan Airways	Nukus,[80] Tashkent
Wizz Air	Abu Dhabi (ends 31 August 2025)[81]
Yakutia Airlines	Irkutsk

Cargo

Airlines	Destinations
Atlas Air[82]	Amsterdam, Chongqing, Liège, Zaragoza, Zhengzhou
Challenge Airlines	Tel Aviv
My Freighter	Tashkent[83]
Qatar Airways Cargo[84]	Doha, Hong Kong
Silk Way West Airlines[85]	Baku, Hong Kong
Turkish Cargo[86]	Guangzhou, Istanbul, Macau, Shanghai–Pudong, Shenzhen

Statistics

Annual traffic

Annual passenger traffic at ALA airport. See Wikidata query.

Annual passenger traffic^{[87][88][non-primary source needed][89]}

Year	Passengers	% change
2010	3,000,000
2011	3,665,538	22.2%
2012	4,003,004	9.2%
2013	4,323,224	8%
2014	4,588,866	6%
2015	4,905,307	6.9%
2016	4,878,450	0.5%
2017	5,640,800	15.6%
2018	5,686,926	1%
2019	6,422,721	13%
2020	3,669,668	42.9%
2021	6,103,657	66.3%
2022	7,230,156	18.5%
2023	9,547,136	32.0%
2024	11,426,650	19.7%

Accidents and incidents

• 7 July 1980: Aeroflot Flight 4225, a Tupolev Tu-154B-2, aircraft registration CCCP-85355, crashed shortly after takeoff from Alma-Ata Airport, with the loss of all 156 passengers and 10 crew. Investigators found that the airspeed suddenly dropped because of a downdraft the aircraft encountered during climb out, causing it to stall, crash about 5 km (3.1 mi) from the airport, and catch fire.^[90]
• 30 August 1983: Aeroflot Flight 5463, a Tupolev Tu-134, crashed on approach to Almaty after a flight from Chelyabinsk; all 90 passengers and crew died.
• 29 January 2013: SCAT Airlines Flight 760, a Bombardier CRJ-200ER, crashed during a low-visibility approach into Almaty International. All 21 occupants died. Investigators found that during the missed approach necessitated by the inclement weather, the elevator was deflected to lower the nose instead of raising the nose, resulting in a steep dive and impact with the ground; they were unable to determine the cause of the elevator movement but did not find evidence of any system malfunction or external influences.
• 27 December 2019: Thirteen people died when Bek Air Flight 2100, a Fokker 100, en route to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, crashed into a building just after takeoff.
• 13 March 2021: An Antonov An-26 operating for Kazakhstan's Border Service of the National Security Committee crashed on landing; four occupants died and the two survivors reportedly suffered serious injuries. The cause of the accident is under investigation.^[91]
• 7 March 2024: Mashrapbek Baratov, a 67-year-old man, took a female airport employee hostage and threatened to detonate a bomb. A bystander, Musa Abdraim, managed to subdue the attacker. On 16 July 2025, Baratov was sentenced to 11 years in prison.^[92]

See also

• List of airports in Kazakhstan
• List of the busiest airports in the former USSR

Notes

1. Kazakh: Халықаралық Алматы Әуежайы, romanized: Halyqaralyq Almaty Äuejaiy; Russian: Международный аэропорт Алматы.

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External links

Media related to Almaty International Airport at Wikimedia Commons

• Official website
• Accident history for ALA at Aviation Safety Network
• Current weather for UAAA at NOAA/NWS