Almaty to Madrid Flights, Fares @ ₹41922 + Flat Rs 1500 OFF

Madrid is the capital city and the prime cultural centre of Spain. It has numerous historical sites, antiquated restaurants and museums along with the finest amalgamation of Romanesque, Renaissance, Baroque and Neo Classical architecture. 

Places to visit and things to do

• Salamanca is an upscale neighbourhood in Madrid popular for its high-end shopping streets such as the Calle Goya, Calle Serrano and Calle José Ortega y Gasset. Many of the 5-star hotels around Salamanca are in close proximity to other attractions such as the Prado Museum. This museum is very popular among tourists with priceless exhibits of Francisco Goya and many Spanish artists on display. Some of the 5-star hotels around Salamanca are also close to the central square, known as the Plaza Mayor. Some of the best resorts in Madrid are close to the neighbourhood of Salamanca. 
• Centro is known as the oldest neighbourhood in Madrid with the renowned Reina Sophia Museum that houses a large collection of modern art. The 5-star as well as 3-star hotels around Centro are near several other attractions such as the Royal Palace and the popular Rastro Flea Market. 
• Affordable dine-outs such as the La Bola Taberna and Tabela de la Daniela serve the most popular food in Madrid such as Cocido Madrileño. While the Curry Masala Restaurant and Moharaja are some of the best cheap Indian/veg-friendly restaurants in Madrid that serve dishes such as palak paneer, curry, do pyaza, and aloo tikki, among others.
• There are plenty of budget hotels near the Madrid Airport. Most of these hotels offer complimentary access to Wi-Fi and free airport transfers. 

The former capital city of Kazakhstan, now a sprawling metropolis and cultural hubbub, Almaty is a hidden gem very few know about. Almaty enjoys the beautiful backdrop of snow-laden mountains of Medeo, the new tradition of ski resorts, upscale malls and restaurants. The winters here are fun and you can taste the delicious wild apples from the markets.
Best Time to Visit
The warm months of June to September are the best time to visit Almaty. During this time, the temperature is moderate and people look out for sightseeing. December to February experience harsh winters, but offer tourists ice skating and skiing activities. 
Places to Visit
The Kazakhstan Museum of Arts, Republic Square, the Central State Museum and the Kazakh Museum of Folk Musical Instruments offer a glimpse into the culture and history of the city with historic artefacts, Kazakh harps, and contemporary works of several artists. The ski resorts of Medeo and Shymbulak and Big Almaty Lake are the places to unwind and observe. Panfilov Park located in the city centre houses the Zenkov Cathedral is also a must-visit place. Some other attractions in the city you can visit include Abay Opera House, Kok-Tube Hill, The Republic Palace, Almaty Zoo and Almaty Central Mosque. There are many hiking trails that lead to beautiful mountains, so if you have a thrill-seeker inside you then you can definitely undertake this activity. While you are there, do not miss out on relaxing your traveller’s muscles with the Arasan Baths. Several shopping malls and boutiques are emerging which are relatively expensive. Green Bazaar is a good place to buy souvenirs from exotic fruit to handmade artefacts. Book best hotels in Almaty from Goibibo. 
Food and Restaurants
Kazakh people take pride in their regional dish but praise continental dishes as well. You will find many Georgian, Korean, Indian restaurants in the vicinity. Tandoor, Venetsia, My Cafe, Manga Sushi, Daredzhani, Zheti Kazyna and Khodja Nasreddin are some popular dining places in the city. Some of the recommended Kazakh dishes include Beshbarmak, Manty, Laghman, Kazy, Plov, Pelmeni, Baursaki and Shish Kebab. Kumiss and Shubat are Almaty’s traditional beverages. 
Transportation
Almaty International Airport (AIA) is located around 25 km away from the city centre. The airport receives several regular and direct flights from Amsterdam, Paris, Hongkong, Dubai, Delhi and more. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to international flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for the cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. Buses, taxis and cabs are a viable option to reach the city from the airport. Book taxis in advance to save time and cost. Train services run between many cities of Russia and Almaty. The public transport include subways, trams, metro and buses.