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Business Lounge IB KanapiyaAlmaty Airport (ALA)

★4.0(89 reviews)

ALA · International Terminal

Star Alliance

Tarmac and Tien Shan mountain views from Almaty's international Star Alliance lounge.

About this lounge

The Business Lounge IB Kanapiya is a calm, contemporary retreat on the second floor of Almaty's international terminal, raised above the busy concourse below. It serves Star Alliance Gold members and business-class passengers, with a muted colour palette, clean lines and plenty of natural light. Comfortable leather chairs are arranged in intimate groupings, and floor-to-ceiling windows give panoramic views of the tarmac and the distant Tien Shan mountains. The lounge keeps a quiet, professional atmosphere — soft instrumental music and the occasional terminal announcement — making it an easy place to decompress before a flight. Refreshments run to snacks, hot and cold beverages and alcoholic drinks, with workspace facilities including a desktop PC, printer and fax for anyone who needs to get something done before boarding.

Star Alliance and business-class accessSecond-floor tarmac and mountain viewsSnacks and hot and cold beveragesAlcoholic drinks availableDesktop PC, printer and fax
Best forStar Alliance Gold membersBusiness-class passengersTravellers who want a quiet space◌ Noise: quiet

Crowding · calm

Work readinessFAIR
6.0/ 10
Wi-FiAvailable
PowerAt some seats
Desk spaceDesktop PC and seating usable for laptops
Quiet areasGenerally calm throughout.

A workable pre-flight spot with a desktop PC, printer and fax plus quiet seating. Fine for printing a document or handling email, though it isn't a dedicated business centre.

✓ Printer available

Food & drink

A self-service spread of snacks alongside hot and cold beverages and alcoholic drinks. The offering is geared to a quick bite and a drink before an international departure rather than a full meal.

✓Snacks
✓Hot and cold beverages
✓Alcoholic drinks
Must tryA coffee with the tarmac and mountain view,A drink before boarding
How to get there
⏱ 5 min walkInternational Terminal

In the international terminal, head up to the second floor; the Business Lounge IB Kanapiya overlooks the concourse and tarmac.

  1. 01Check in for your international flight
  2. 02Clear the terminal checkpoints
  3. 03Head up to the second floor
  4. 04Arrive at the Business Lounge IB Kanapiya

Landmarks: Second-floor mezzanine · Tarmac-facing windows

ℹ 2nd Floor,-

Amenities
Cold food
Alcoholic drinks
Magazines
Printing
Hours & entry
Entry
Star Alliance Gold
Location
International Terminal
Membership required

Star Alliance Gold Status or Business Class Ticket

Flying from ALA without status? These lounges sell day passes:

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Insider tips

Business Lounge IB Kanapiya tips

01

This lounge needs Star Alliance Gold status or a business-class ticket — there's no walk-in option here.

02

It's on the second floor of the international terminal, raised above the concourse.

03

Ask for a seat by the windows for the tarmac and mountain view.

04

There's a desktop PC and printer if you need to print a document before your flight.

05

For a pay-per-visit option at ALA, look at the Extime or Primeclass lounges instead.

FAQ

Business Lounge IB Kanapiya: frequently asked questions

Star Alliance Gold members and business-class passengers on an eligible flight. There is no walk-in entry.

Yes — floor-to-ceiling windows on the second floor look out over the tarmac and the distant Tien Shan mountains.

Yes — a desktop PC, printer and fax are available, along with quiet seating suitable for laptop work.

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