Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan Currency: KZT KZT Kazakhstani Tenge
ATMs in Almaty Airport (ALA) Locations & Hours
Here’s a complete list of ATMs located inside Almaty Airport (ALA), plus additional ATMs and banks near Almaty Airport (ALA) for convenient cash withdrawals before or after your flight.
Kaspi.kz ATM — Terminal T2 International Arrivals (Landside)
- Location: Terminal T2 public Arrivals hall (after Customs exit into the landside arrivals area)
- Hours: 24/7
Kaspi.kz ATM — Terminal T2 International Arrivals (Secondary / Overflow)
- Location: Terminal T2 public Arrivals hall, secondary ATM point/cluster (often toward the ends of the arrivals hall)
- Hours: 24/7
Halyk Bank ATM — Terminal T2 International Arrivals (Landside)
- Location: Terminal T2 public Arrivals hall near the main passenger flow toward transport exits
- Hours: 24/7
Halyk Bank ATM — Terminal T2 International Departures (Landside)
- Location: Terminal T2 Departures hall before security (near check-in / passenger service zones)
- Hours: 24/7
ForteBank ATM — Terminal T2 International Arrivals (Landside)
- Location: Terminal T2 public Arrivals hall ATM cluster (look for “ATM” signs near arrivals waiting areas)
- Hours: 24/7
ForteBank ATM — Terminal T2 International Departures (Landside)
- Location: Terminal T2 Departures hall before security (ATM cluster typically near check-in lines)
- Hours: 24/7
Bank CenterCredit ATM — Terminal T2 International (Landside)
- Location: Inside Terminal T2 landside public zones (often placed near main corridors between arrivals/departures areas)
- Hours: 24/7
Eurasian Bank ATM — Terminal T2 International (Landside)
- Location: Inside Terminal T2 landside public zones (typically within the main ATM cluster areas)
- Hours: 24/7
Bereke Bank ATM — Terminal T2 International (Landside)
- Location: Inside Terminal T2 landside public zones (ATM cluster placement varies by zone)
- Hours: 24/7
Freedom Bank ATM — Terminal T2 International (Landside)
- Location: Inside Terminal T2 landside public zones (look for “ATM” signage around passenger service areas)
- Hours: 24/7
Kaspi.kz ATM — Terminal T1 Domestic Arrivals (Landside)
- Location: Terminal T1 public Domestic Arrivals hall (after baggage claim exit into landside)
- Hours: 24/7
Halyk Bank ATM — Terminal T1 Domestic Arrivals (Landside)
- Location: Terminal T1 public Domestic Arrivals hall (near the passenger exit toward pick-up/transport)
- Hours: 24/7
ForteBank ATM — Terminal T1 Domestic (Landside)
- Location: Terminal T1 landside public area (commonly near the main hall corridors)
- Hours: 24/7
Bank CenterCredit ATM — Terminal T1 Domestic (Landside)
- Location: Terminal T1 landside public area (ATM cluster, placement varies)
- Hours: 24/7
Eurasian Bank ATM — Terminal T1 Domestic (Landside)
- Location: Terminal T1 landside public area (often in the same general ATM zones as other banks)
- Hours: 24/7
Bereke Bank ATM — Terminal T1 Domestic (Landside)
- Location: Terminal T1 landside public area (ATM cluster, placement varies)
- Hours: 24/7
Freedom Bank ATM — Terminal T1 Domestic (Landside)
- Location: Terminal T1 landside public area (look for “ATM” signs near the main hall)
- Hours: 24/7
Last-chance ATM Cluster — Between Terminal T2 public exits & transport area (Airport complex)
- Location: In the airport complex public zones near the main terminal exits toward taxi/bus/car pick-up areas
- Hours: 24/7
Kaspi.kz ATM — Near airport area (Almaty, around the airport approach roads)
- Location: Near-airport ATM option shown on map listings in the airport district (use the embedded map below to navigate from your terminal)
- Hours: Varies by machine (many are 24/7)
Halyk Bank ATM — North Ring Road area (Soltüstik aınalym tas joly)
- Location: Along the ring-road corridor on the way into/out of Almaty (useful if you’re driving and want a non-airport ATM stop)
- Hours: Varies by machine
Halyk Bank (24-hour branch) — Almaty city (Al-Farabi Ave area)
- Location: 24-hour Halyk branch in Almaty (best as a backup if you’re already headed into town and want a staffed bank)
- Hours: 24/7 (as listed)
Jusan ATM — Almaty city (near the airport / Mailina St area listings)
- Location: City-side ATM listing associated with the airport district (use the map below for the closest route from your terminal)
- Hours: Varies by machine
ForteBank ATM — Almaty city (mall / roadway corridors)
- Location: Common along major roads/malls; a good fallback if you prefer a bank-branded ATM outside the airport
- Hours: Varies by machine
Bank CenterCredit ATM — Almaty city (roadway corridors)
- Location: Widely available in Almaty; useful if airport ATMs are temporarily down
- Hours: Varies by machine
Almaty Airport (ALA) ATMs Walkthrough & Map
Follow the step-by-step walkthrough below to find ATMs when arriving at Almaty Airport (ALA). For terminal maps and official airport info, visit Almaty Airport (ALA) map/homepage.
International Arrivals (ALA) — Terminal T2
- After landing at Terminal T2, follow airport signs to Passport Control / Immigration.
- Complete Immigration, then follow signs for Baggage Claim and collect your luggage.
- Proceed through Customs and exit into the public International Arrivals hall (landside).
- Once you’re in the public Arrivals hall, stop for a moment and look for signage that says “ATM”.
- Walk toward the busiest passenger flow area (where people meet drivers / head to taxis and buses). ATMs are commonly grouped in clusters in these landside halls.
- If one ATM is busy, out of cash, or shows a fee you don’t like, move to the next bank’s ATM in the same cluster (Kaspi/Halyk/Forte and others are commonly available).
- Withdraw what you need before you go outside—this is the fastest way to be “cash-ready” for transport and small purchases.
- If you accidentally walk outside first, re-enter the terminal and follow the ATM signs back into the Arrivals hall.
Domestic Arrivals (ALA) — Terminal T1
- After landing at Terminal T1, follow signs for Arrivals and Baggage Claim.
- Collect your luggage, then follow the flow to the exit into the public Domestic Arrivals hall (landside).
- In the public Arrivals hall, look for signs reading “ATM” and scan the main corridor and columns for ATM clusters.
- Use the nearest ATM cluster first; if you need a different bank, check the same area because multiple banks often place ATMs side-by-side at the airport complex.
- Withdraw cash before you head outside to the pick-up / transport area.
Quick ALA Landmarks That Mean You’re Close
- International (T2): If you’ve just exited Customs into the public Arrivals hall, you’re in the right place—this is where ATMs are most commonly positioned.
- Domestic (T1): If you’ve just exited baggage claim into the public Arrivals hall, you’re in the correct zone to find ATMs.
- If you can already see the bus stop / taxi lanes outside, you may be just past the easiest ATM cluster—turn back inside and follow ATM signage.
Use the map below to find the nearest ATMs and banks near Almaty Airport (ALA), especially if you can’t use the ATMs inside the airport or prefer to withdraw cash outside the airport.
ATM Withdrawal Tips & Advice for Almaty Airport (ALA)
- Pick the right terminal first (T2 vs T1): International arrivals use Terminal T2 and domestic arrivals use Terminal T1—go to the ATM cluster in your terminal’s Arrivals hall right after baggage/customs instead of walking outside and backtracking.
- Try Kaspi and Halyk first if you’re using an international card: Traveler reports specifically mention Kaspi and Halyk ATMs being commonly used at Almaty airport; if one brand is busy or declines, switching banks within the same ATM cluster is often faster than changing locations.
- Expect different limits between banks at the airport: If you need more cash, do fewer, larger withdrawals—but be ready to switch to another bank ATM at ALA if you hit a per-transaction limit.
- Use the Arrivals hall ATM cluster before taxi/bus: Once you exit to the transport curb, it’s easy to get approached by drivers; withdrawing inside the terminal keeps things calmer and more secure.
- Watch for “no-fee” vs “fee shown” behavior: Some travelers report no local fee on certain cards at ALA ATMs, but if a machine shows a fee, cancel and try another bank’s ATM in the same cluster.
- If you arrive at peak times, go to the second ATM cluster: ALA can get crowded—if the first ATM row has a line, walk the length of the Arrivals hall and check for a secondary ATM point near the ends of the hall.
FAQs – Almaty Airport (ALA) ATMs
Are there ATMs at Almaty Airport (ALA)?
Yes. The airport states that ATMs from major banks are conveniently located in the terminal buildings.
Which terminal should I use for ATMs if I arrive internationally vs domestically?
International flights use Terminal T2 and domestic flights use Terminal T1. The easiest ATMs to find are typically in each terminal’s public Arrivals hall (landside).
Which bank ATMs are commonly available at Almaty Airport?
Listings associated with the airport address show multiple bank brands at the airport complex, including Kaspi.kz, Halyk Bank, ForteBank, Bank CenterCredit, Eurasian Bank, Bereke Bank, and Freedom Bank.
Are ALA airport ATMs open 24/7?
Airport ATMs are generally accessible around the clock, but individual machines can be temporarily offline or out of cash.
Do Almaty Airport ATMs dispense Kazakhstani tenge (KZT)?
Yes. ATMs at ALA dispense cash in KZT.
What if an ATM at ALA shows a fee or declines my card?
Cancel the transaction and try another bank’s ATM within the same ATM cluster in Arrivals/Departures. If declines continue, confirm your bank has enabled international withdrawals and that you haven’t hit a daily limit.
What’s the quickest ATM strategy if I only need cash for transport into the city?
Withdraw a “transport amount” at the first Arrivals ATM cluster you see (T2 for international, T1 for domestic), then do any larger withdrawals later in the city where you’ll have more ATM choices.
Almaty Airport Related Services
- BOOK an AIRPORT HOTEL in Almaty or SLEEPING PODS
- RENT a CAR in Almaty Airport or BOOK a PRIVATE TRANSFER
- STORE your LUGGAGE in Almaty Airport or NEARBY
- BUY a LOCAL eSIM for Almaty, Kazakhstan or a GLOBAL eSIM