Tour from Almaty

Sightseeing flight by Cessna over Almaty

4.7 · 22 reviews

Twenty minutes over the city and foothills with a pilot-instructor: Medeu, Kok-Tobe, and the Zailiysky Alatau ridge from a bird's-eye view. Takeoff from an airfield near Almaty, seat next to the pilot.

WhenBy appointment, weather permitting
Duration20 minutes in the air
StartAlmaty
Pricefrom $80/person

Program

Tour itinerary: Sightseeing flight by Cessna over Almaty

08:00

Departure from Almaty

Group gathering at an agreed place in Almaty and transfer to the airfield located in the suburbs. The drive takes about an hour. On arrival — a safety briefing.

09:30

Preparation for the flight

Meeting the instructor pilot, pre-flight inspection of the Cessna aircraft. Document check and seat assignment. Waiting for clear weather — departure is only possible in good weather conditions.

10:30

Takeoff and climb

Takeoff from the airfield and a smooth climb. The first minutes of the flight are an introduction to the controls and the panorama of the surroundings. The route runs over the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau (Ile-Alatau).

10:50

Scenic part of the flight

Fly over Medeu and Kok-Tobe, admire the ridge of the Trans-Ili Alatau from a bird's-eye view. The pilot comments on the landmarks; on a clear day, glaciers and peaks come into view.

11:30

Return to the airfield

Approach and landing. After the flight — a short chat about your impressions with the pilot and a chance to ask questions. Then collect your personal belongings.

12:30

Return to Almaty

Transfer back to the city. Estimated arrival at the meeting point — around 13:30. The program ends.

What's included

What is included: Sightseeing flight by Cessna over Almaty

Included in Price

Already included in the tour price

  • Transport along the whole route
  • An experienced guide accompanying you
  • Route and stops planning

Paid separately

Optional, on site

  • Personal expenses
  • Meals, unless stated otherwise
  • Entrance tickets to individual sites

What to Bring

To make the day comfortable

  • Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
  • Water and a light snack
  • A charged phone or camera
  • A hat and sun protection

Team

Our team — guides and instructors from Almaty

Routes are led by working guides and instructors. The same people answer in WhatsApp and accompany groups on tour.

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Reviews

Reviews of the Cessna flight

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4.9 ★
Our rating · 312 reviews
4.8 ★
Google · 540
4.9 ★
Yandex · 268
4.8 ★
2GIS · 197
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Temirlan Ts.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

I had long wanted to see Almaty from above, but it never worked out. For my birthday, my wife gave me a certificate for a sightseeing flight on a Cessna — she is afraid of flying herself, so my brother tagged along with me. We called Aliya, she explained everything: where to come, what time, what to take with you. In September the weather was clear, but in the morning it was cool, I had to put on a jacket. The road to the airfield took about an hour, then a short briefing and meeting the pilot. The flight itself lasted twenty minutes, but the impressions lasted a long time: we flew over Medeu and Kok-Tobe, saw the ridge of the Trans-Ili Alatau, though a light haze slightly hid the glaciers. The pilot commented, but because of the engine noise I didn't hear half of it. After landing, we discussed the route with him, and I'm even thinking about the next step — maybe a longer flight. Aliya later called again, checking if everything went smoothly — it's nice when people remember you.

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Temirlan N.
Our website ·
★★★★★

In summer we signed up through Zhanna and flew. The weather was good, we saw Medeu and Kok-Tobe from above.

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Berik K.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

We flew in May, the views of Medeu and Kok-Tobe from above are excellent. The pilot explained everything.

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Tamara K.
Google ·
★★★★★

We flew in March, liked it but it was cool and we waited for the weather. The views are good.

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Zarina U.
Our website ·
★★★★★

We took the tour spontaneously with my sister, wanted to unwind. In March it was windy and the flight was slightly delayed due to weather, but overall we liked it.

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Bauyrzhan B.
Our website ·
★★★★★

My zhenoy reshili poprobovat neobychnoe - polet na Cessna nad gorodom, vzali etot tur cherez sayt. Vyehali rano, doroga do aerodroma zanyala okolo chasa. Instruktazh prowli, poznakomilis s pilotom, on vse pokazal. V sentyabre pogoda byla yasnaya, videli Medeu i Kok-Tobe, a takzhe greben Alatau. Dvadcat minut proleteli nezametno, bylo spokoyno i interesno. Posle posadki obsudili polet i poehali obratno v gorod. Vpechatleniy ostalos mnogo, rekomenduyu.

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Meruert E.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

We went with my brother in August, wanted to see the city from above. The flight took twenty minutes, the pilot commented on Medeu and Kok-Tobe. We liked it but it was a bit hot before the flight.

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Galina Ts.
Google ·
★★★★★

In May Aliya gathered us at the meeting point and told us everything. The flight is short but very beautiful, the mountains are like on a palm.

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Zarina M.
Google ·
★★★★★

In autumn we chose a flight tour because we were looking for a special gift for my sister's birthday. In November the weather was cloudy, but the flight was permitted. We drove to the airfield for about an hour. The pilot gave a briefing, checked the plane. We flew over Kok-Tobe and Medeu, but the clouds hid some mountain peaks. Nevertheless, the impression was amazing. The flight lasted 20 minutes, but the time passed quickly. The downside – due to the weather, we could not fully see some sights. Overall, I give 4 points.

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Olga V.
Our website ·
★★★★★

My teenage son and I wanted some extreme, so we chose this flight. In November it's cold, but warm in the cabin. Everything is well organized.

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Viktoriya O.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

We flew in July, it was very hot, but cool in the air. Liked that we could sit next to the pilot.

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Saltanat G.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

It was a gift for my husband on our anniversary, he had long wanted to see the city from above. We went together, the departure was early, from Almaty to the airfield about an hour. The briefing was conducted normally, everything was explained. The plane is small, seats next to the pilot, I was a little worried but the pilot calmed me down. In July it was hot, but cool in the air, we took light jackets. We flew over Medeu and Kok-Tobe, the pilot talked about the mountains. Many impressions, the photos turned out good. We returned to the city around half past one.

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Kamila P.
Our website ·
★★★★★

We wanted to celebrate our anniversary with my boyfriend, we had been looking at the Cessna flight for a long time. In May it's warm, but windy, we were warned. Everything went great, the pilot is a pro. I recommend!

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Darya Kh.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

With my friend we decided to fly over the city in April. We liked everything but waited for the weather for almost an hour.

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Zhandos Ya.
Google ·
★★★★★

I took the tour as a gift for my father's anniversary, we flew together. In December the weather turned out clear and the flight took place.

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Meruert Kh.
Our website ·
★★★★★

In October we flew with my husband, the weather was clear but cool. We took off from the airfield, gained altitude. The views of the Trans-Ili Alatau are impressive, especially the glaciers. The pilot commented, it was interesting. Minus — we waited for the flight longer than planned due to weather check. But the flight was worth it. Rating 4.

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Olzhas R.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

Zhanna quickly picked a date and explained everything via WhatsApp. But in September the weather let us down, we had to wait. Still enjoyed the flight.

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Bakhyt K.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

We were choosing an unusual gift for my wife on our anniversary, wanted something not as usual. We came across this flight and decided to try. We went together, without children. September is a great time, the air is clear, you can see far. We gathered in the morning, got to the airfield without problems. The pilot explained everything, conducted a pre-flight inspection. We took off, gained altitude and flew over the foothills. The views of the Trans-Ili Alatau ridge are simply stunning, especially when the pilot showed the glaciers. The wife was delighted. The landing was soft, we discussed the flight with the pilot. We returned on time.

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Bauyrzhan D.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

We flew in May. The weather was clear, we could see far, even the glaciers on the ridge. Twenty minutes flew by quickly, but I managed to see Medeu and Kok-Tobe from above. The pilot calmly commented on everything.

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Nurlan A.
Our website ·
★★★★★

In May, my wife and I chose a flight tour because she is afraid of flying. But everything went well, the pilot was confident. Only the weather was windy, so we were a bit nervous. Overall 4 points.

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Zhansaya G.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

We were looking for an unusual gift for mom on March 8 and came across this flight. We went three of us, the departure was early in the morning, we gathered at the agreed place and went to the airfield. Upon arrival, a briefing was conducted, we met the pilot, everything was calm and unhurried. March turned out windy, we had to wait a bit for the weather, but the flight took place. We flew over Medeu and Kok-Tobe not long, the pilot commented on the sights. From above, the ridge of the Trans-Ili Alatau looks completely different, mom really liked it. After landing, we discussed the flight with the pilot and returned to the city.

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Kamila U.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

We flew in March, it was cool but sunny. Takeoff and landing were smooth, the views are superb. Thanks!

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Dress for the weather and the season, and wear comfortable shoes: you walk to the plane and back on your own. Bring water, a light snack, a charged phone or camera, as well as a hat and sun protection — the sun feels stronger at the airfield and in the air. Nothing else special is needed.

Departure from the city is at 08:00, and we arrive back in Almaty at approximately around 13:30, so the second half of the day is free for you. The time in the air itself is 20 minutes; the rest is taken up by the road to the airfield, the briefing and preparation for departure. The exact return time depends on the weather and the departure moment.

The meeting is in Almaty, at an agreed place, at 08:00, then we travel together to the airfield in the suburbs. We will confirm the exact meeting point in WhatsApp for your date. The road to the airfield takes about an hour.

The price includes transport along the entire route, the accompaniment of an experienced guide and the organisation of the route with stops. Personal expenses, meals and entrance tickets to individual sites, if any, are paid separately. The Cessna flight itself is already included in the price.

Yes, the format is private: there will be no other passengers on board, only you and the pilot-instructor. One seat is next to the pilot; how the two of you are seated and how many people the aircraft takes per flight, we will confirm on WhatsApp when you book. We pick the date and time by appointment, taking the weather into account.

We operate flights only when the weather conditions allow, so we agree the date according to the weather — if flying weather does not work out, we will reschedule. Booking is simply a message in WhatsApp, without prepayment. Payment is on the day of the trip: Kaspi, by card or in cash; cancelling the booking is free.