Istanbul (SAW) to Almaty (ALA) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Istanbul (SAW) to Almaty (ALA): Pegasus. The two airports are 2,418 miles (3,891 km) apart. There are also 29 ways to fly it with one stop, through Aktau, Bishkek and Kutaisi and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from SAW to ALA
- PegasusNot in an alliance
SAW to ALA with one stop
29 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Aktau (SCO)Pegasus, then SCAT Airlines, Air Astana and 1 moreDV
FS - Via Bishkek (BSZ)Pegasus and AJet, then Air Astana
- Via Kutaisi (KUT)Pegasus, then FlyArystanFS
- Via Tbilisi (TBS)Pegasus and AJet, then Air Astana
- Via Atyrau (GUW)Pegasus, then Air Astana, SCAT Airlines and 1 moreDVFS
- Via Shymkent (CIT)Pegasus, then SCAT Airlines, Air Astana and 1 moreDVFS
- Via Ankara (ESB)AJet the whole way
- Via Yerevan (EVN)Pegasus, then FlyOne Armenia3F
- Via Baku (GYD)Azerbaijan Airlines the whole wayJ2J2
- Via Aktobe (AKX)Pegasus, then Air Astana, SCAT Airlines and 1 moreDVFS
- Via Uralsk (URA)Pegasus, then Air Astana, FlyArystan and 1 moreFSDV
- Via Astana (NQZ)Pegasus, then SCAT Airlines, Air Astana and 3 moreDV+2
- Via Antalya (AYT)Pegasus the whole way
- Via Gazipasa (GZP)Pegasus, then FlyArystanFS
- Via Izmir (ADB)Pegasus and AJet, then SunExpress
SAW to ALA: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from SAW to ALA?
Pegasus flies nonstop from Istanbul (SAW) to Almaty (ALA).
How far is Istanbul from Almaty by plane?
Istanbul (SAW) and Almaty (ALA) 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 SAW to ALA cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SAW to ALA with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Istanbul and Almaty?
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.