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Your trip plan
A step-by-step plan for Almaty — built backwards from the goal: arrive prepared, do the expo well, get back. Event dates: June 23, 2026 – June 25, 2026.
Now
Visa & entry
If you need a visa, start the process well before June 23, 2026 — processing can take several weeks.
Kazakhstan is visa-free for citizens of many countries for short stays (commonly up to 30 days). Check the current visa-free list and any registration requirements for your nationality before travelling.
General guidance only — always confirm requirements with the official embassy/consulate for your nationality.
Flights
Almaty International Airport (ALA) — ~15km to centre
1–2 weeks out
Connectivity & money
Beeline, Kcell/Activ and Tele2 SIMs at the airport and city stores
eSIM: Airalo and similar eSIMs cover Kazakhstan
Plug: Type C / F (European 2-pin) · 220V / 50Hz
Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)
Cards and contactless are widely accepted in the city (the Kaspi app is dominant); carry some cash for bazaars.
Pack for the weather — June
High ~27°C · Low ~14°C
Warm early summer with occasional afternoon showers; the nearby mountains stay cooler.
Light clothing for the city plus a layer for cool evenings and any mountain trips.
Save before you go
📿 A prayer-times app, or use the venue timetable in Phase 3 below.
🆘 Emergency: 112 · Police 102
During the expo
Airport → venue & getting around
A single metro line plus extensive buses cover the city; ride-hailing is cheap and ubiquitous.
An Onay! card works on the metro and buses.
Use Yandex Go or inDrive for fair, app-set fares instead of flagging cars down.
Eat — halal near the venue
Prayer at the venue
| Day | Fajr | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 23 Jun | 01:53 | 11:54 | 16:00 | 19:36 | 21:45 |
| Wed 24 Jun | 01:53 | 11:55 | 16:00 | 19:36 | 21:45 |
| Thu 25 Jun | 01:53 | 11:55 | 16:00 | 19:36 | 21:45 |
Approximate (Muslim World League method) — confirm locally on the day.
A spare evening
Central Mosque Almaty
Almaly District
Green Bazaar (Zelyony Bazar)
Almaly District
Ascension Cathedral
Panfilov Park
Kok-Tobe Hill
Above the city centre
Panfilov Park
Almaly District
The reason you came
Plan your day
Check the programme on the official event page and map out the zones you want to walk.
Event details →Is this for you?
This event is aimed at: Halal certification bodies, Standards & compliance professionals, Industry executives & professionals, Policymakers & regulators, Halal trade buyers across Central Asia.
Travel info sources: https://visitalmaty.kz · https://www.gov.kz (visa info)