Tourism statisticsCity2026

Almaty Tourism Statistics: 2.5M Arrivals in 2025

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method

Estimated Airbnb nights
215,286
Typical Airbnb stay
5.4 nights
Busiest Airbnb month
August
From abroad, among guests who left a review
94%

Key facts

Almaty Tourism Facts

Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.

Official

  • The Tourism Department of Almaty City puts Almaty at 2,487,889 tourist arrivals in 2025.

Airbnb stays

  • AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Almaty at 39,798 in the 12 months to October 2026.
  • AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Almaty added up to 215,286 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
  • AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Almaty lasted 5.4 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 20 days ahead.

Busiest months

  • AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Almaty in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by September and July, with January the quietest.
  • AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Almaty ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
  • AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Almaty in August were booked furthest ahead, about 34 days, against 15 days for November, in the 12 months to October 2026.

Guests

  • AirROI estimates 94% of Almaty Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 10% and China at 7.8%.
  • Among Almaty Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Almaty was the top origin city at 3.8%, ahead of Dubai at 3%, AirROI estimates.

By place

  • AirROI ranks Almaty first for Airbnb stays among the 2 towns it lists in Kazakhstan in the 12 months to October 2026.

Official numbers

How Many Tourists Visit Almaty?

The Tourism Department of Almaty City counted 2,487,889 tourist arrivals in 2025.

Official tourism figures for Almaty: what each counts, its year and its publisher
FigureWhat it countsYearPublisher
2,487,889Tourist arrivalsTotal tourists visiting Almaty2025Tourism Department of Almaty City (Алматы қаласы туризм басқармасы)

Airbnb stays

Airbnb Stays in Almaty

Almaty had 2,481 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 39,798 stays and 215,286 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.4 nights and was booked about 20 days ahead.

Airbnb homes
2,481
Airbnb stays, estimate
39,798
Airbnb nights, estimate
215,286
Typical stay
5.4 nights
Booked ahead
20 days

Busiest months

When Is the Busiest Time in Almaty?

On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Almaty in the 12 months to October 2026, then September and July. January was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.

August ranks first, January last

Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.

  • Three busiest months
  • Other months

From busiest to quietest: August, September, July, June, May, October, December, April, March, November, February, January.

Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
Airbnb months in Almaty by rank, with share of nights, typical stay and days booked ahead, 12 months to October 2026
MonthShare of nightsBooked ahead
August11.3%34 days
September10.6%20 days
July9.4%24 days
June9.3%21 days
May8.5%20 days
October8.0%18 days
December7.8%18 days
April7.6%21 days
March7.1%16 days
November7.0%15 days
February6.8%21 days
January6.7%23 days

Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.

Where guests come from

Where Do Almaty Airbnb Guests Come From?

Among Almaty Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (94%), led by the United States at 10% and China at 7.8%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Almaty was the top origin city at 3.8%, ahead of Dubai at 3%. The figures rest on 51,985 reviews, written over many years.

94% from abroad

Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026

  • From abroad 94%
  • From within Kazakhstan 6%

Top countries abroad

Among guests who left a review

  • United States 10%
  • China 7.8%
  • India 7.2%
  • United Kingdom 5.6%

Top origin cities

Among guests who left a review

  • Almaty 3.8%
  • Dubai 3%
  • London 2.5%
  • Moscow 2.2%
  • Seoul 2.1%

FAQ

Questions About Tourism in Almaty

How many tourists visit Almaty?

Almaty had 2,487,889 tourist arrivals in 2025, according to the Tourism Department of Almaty City. AirROI estimates 39,798 Airbnb stays in Almaty in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.

When is the busiest time in Almaty?

The busiest Airbnb month in Almaty in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then September and July. The six busiest months run from May to October.

What is the quietest month in Almaty?

January was the quietest Airbnb month in Almaty in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 23 days ahead, against 34 days for August.

How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Almaty?

A typical Airbnb stay in Almaty lasted 5.4 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 20 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.6 nights in September to 6.9 nights in July.

Where do Airbnb guests in Almaty come from?

Of Almaty Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 94% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 10% and China at 7.8%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Almaty at 3.8%, ahead of Dubai at 3%.

Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?

No. The Tourism Department of Almaty City counts tourist arrivals (2,487,889 in 2025). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 39,798 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.

Method

How These Numbers Are Made

Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights are stays times the typical stay: 39,798 stays at 5.41 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 51,985 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.