Almaty (ALA) to Istanbul (SAW) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Almaty (ALA) to Istanbul (SAW): Pegasus. The two airports are 2,418 miles (3,891 km) apart. There are also 30 ways to fly it with one stop, through Aktau, Bishkek and Kutaisi and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from ALA to SAW
- PegasusNot in an alliance
ALA to SAW with one stop
30 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Aktau (SCO)SCAT Airlines, Air Astana and 1 more, then PegasusDV
FS - Via Bishkek (BSZ)Air Astana, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Kutaisi (KUT)FlyArystan, then PegasusFS
- Via Tbilisi (TBS)Air Astana, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Atyrau (GUW)Air Astana, SCAT Airlines and 1 more, then PegasusDVFS
- Via Shymkent (CIT)SCAT Airlines, Air Astana and 1 more, then PegasusDVFS
- Via Ankara (ESB)AJet the whole way
- Via Yerevan (EVN)FlyOne Armenia, then Pegasus3F
- Via Baku (GYD)Azerbaijan Airlines the whole wayJ2J2
- Via Aktobe (AKX)Air Astana, SCAT Airlines and 1 more, then PegasusDVFS
- Via Uralsk (URA)Air Astana, FlyArystan and 1 more, then PegasusFSDV
- Via Astana (NQZ)SCAT Airlines, Air Astana and 3 more, then Pegasus and AJetDV+2
- Via Antalya (AYT)Pegasus the whole way
- Via Gazipasa (GZP)FlyArystan, then PegasusFS
- Via Izmir (ADB)SunExpress, then Pegasus and AJet
ALA to SAW: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from ALA to SAW?
Pegasus flies nonstop from Almaty (ALA) to Istanbul (SAW).
How far is Almaty from Istanbul by plane?
Almaty (ALA) and Istanbul (SAW) are 2,418 miles (3,891 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does ALA to SAW cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for ALA to SAW with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Almaty and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Aktau (SCO), Bishkek (BSZ), Kutaisi (KUT), Tbilisi (TBS) and Atyrau (GUW). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AJet through Ankara.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.