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Airport → your hotel
Almaty International Airport (ALA) is about 15 km from the city centre. Order a Yandex Go for an upfront fare of roughly KZT 2,000–4,000 — much cheaper than the official Blue Sky airport taxi (a fixed KZT 9,000) or street taxis. There's no metro to the airport; buses 79/86 are cheap but slow with luggage. Add your hotel on the Day-by-Day tab for an exact distance and fare. Verified Jul 2026.
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Emergencies
112 for all services. Altitude matters here — Shymbulak tops 3,200 m, so take the gondola slowly if you feel light-headed.
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Visa for Indians
Indian passport holders enter Kazakhstan visa-free, but only for 14 days per entry. No advance application and no fee — just carry a passport valid 6+ months and proof of onward travel. Watch the 14-day limit if you are combining Almaty with a longer Central Asia trip.
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SIM & data
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Best time to visit
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Getting around
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Money
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Food to try
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Altitude & weather
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Language
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