Almaty Metro Facts and History

Coaches of Almaty Metro run a modern rapid transit system.

The first line of Almaty Metro opened on 1 December 2011.

A 2.9 kilometre extension opened in 2015 with two stations.

Two new stations opened in 2022, adding 3.1 kilometres.

The first line runs 10.3 kilometres with nine stations total.

Seven four-car trains by Hyundai run with full air conditioning.

Daily operations last from 6:20 a.m. to midnight local time.

Fare costs 120 tenge as of 2024, paid by card.

Stations use granite stones from Kurdai, Kurta, and Kapal-Arasan.

Construction began in 1988 but paused after the Soviet collapse.

The Almaly to Abai tunnel is 1.271 kilometres long and deep.

Daily ridership reached 80 thousand on weekdays after 2022 openings.

A 5.52 kilometre extension to Kalkaman is expected by 2025.

A northern extension of 8.76 kilometres is planned before 2035.