Flying from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Almaty Airport (ALA): what you need to know
The timezone in Almaty is UTC+6, which is five hours ahead of Bologna.
Leave enough time to make your BLQ to ALA flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Almaty Airport. These are the top stopovers between BLQ and ALA:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Heraklion Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Almaty Airport (ALA)
R 3,455 is the best price for a one-way Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Return flights start at R 8,765. These prices can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from BLQ to ALA, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Almaty Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
74.23% of flights that depart Guglielmo Marconi Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Guglielmo Marconi Airport from central Bologna, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Almaty Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to BLQ:
Arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA)
Consider staying in a hotel near ALA if you're taking a late Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Almaty Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Almaty Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and explore beyond Almaty's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Almaty Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Almaty Airport (ALA) to central Almaty
From Almaty Airport, Almaty is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Almaty Airport (ALA)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Almaty Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Almaty. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Almaty Airport for July if you want to explore Almaty during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BLQ to ALA in January. Temperatures average between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
You've done Almaty, now it's time to explore more of Kazakhstan. Travel around 338 kilometres north-east to Sarkand to tick off its top attractions. From Park Zhastar to Dom Slavy and Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Talghar is another essential stop in Kazakhstan and is around 32 kilometres east of Almaty. No journey is complete without dropping by Park Imeni T.ryskulova, Ancient Town Talgar and Mini-Bayterek.