Almaty walking route: airport to Navat and Eiffel replica
A 5.6 km walking route through central Almaty covering the airport transfer and city center exploration. The route spans approximately 37 minutes and showcases the transition from Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to the quiet, peaceful streets of Kazakhstan's largest city.
- Mode
- Places
- Start
- Almaty, Kazakhstan
- End
- Eiffel Tower replica
- Stops
- 3
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Almaty, Kazakhstan
- Navat Restaurant — Traditional Kazakh restaurant in Almaty serving authentic local cuisine including beshbarmak. Features live dumbra music performances and colorful, peaceful interior with…
- Eiffel Tower replica — Replica of the iconic Parisian landmark located in Almaty city streets, symbolizing the city's modern attractions and international influences.
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Download Yandex Go app for taxi rides from airport instead of using airport taxis. Saves money - airport taxis charge 10,000 tenge while app shows 2,000-3,000 tenge for same route.
- Timing
- Book daytime flights to Kazakhstan to see beautiful mountain ranges from above. One of the most scenic flights available.
- Timing
- Visit during warm months if you dislike cold weather. Kazakhstan is normally very cold, but can be nice and warm at certain times of year.
- Where to stay
- LES Office Hotel offers rooms for 35-40 USD per night. It's a co-working space with clean rooms, desk, bathroom, and coffee/biscuit station.
- Food
- Try beshbarmak (horse meat dish) at Navat Restaurant. It's a traditional Kazakhstan specialty consisting of horse meat, dough, and potatoes with broth.
- Food
- Meal at Navat Restaurant with beshbarmak, salad, and fresh carrot juice costs about 11,000 tenge (approximately 20 USD).
- Tip
- SIM cards at airport cost 6,000 tenge (about 12 USD) for 1 month with 5G coverage. All providers charge same price with minimum one-month plan.
- Transport
- Airport is about 30 minutes drive from city center. Journey is peaceful with minimal traffic and horn usage compared to other cities.
- Tip
- Almaty city center has wide sidewalks, abundant trash cans, beautiful parks, fountains with cooling mist, and pedestrian-respectful traffic culture.
- Avoid
- American citizens can get visa on arrival in Kazakhstan, making entry straightforward without advance visa arrangements.
Video on this route
First Day In Almaty Kazakhstan And This Happened! 🇰🇿