Air tickets Alanya — Shymkent

Need air tickets from Alanya to Shymkent? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find the available options, compare them by price and travel time, book a seat and pay for the order online by bank card.

Below you will find the essentials of the route: the distance and approximate travel time, the transit airports and airlines, what makes up the fare, plus details about Shymkent airport and the sights of the city.

General information about flights between Alanya and Shymkent

The distance between Alanya and Shymkent is about 3,240 km. There are no non-stop flights on this route, so the trip is put together with a connection: a direct hop would take around 4 hours 30 minutes, while a one-stop itinerary takes from about 8 hours. The time difference is two hours — clocks in Shymkent show two hours more than in Alanya. Demand rises noticeably in the holiday season, when residents of southern Kazakhstan travel home from the Turkish coast; the route is also used for business and family trips. Many foreign nationals may enter Kazakhstan without a visa; the conditions depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel.

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Alanya — Shymkent flight schedule

There are no non-stop flights between Alanya and Shymkent in the timetable. Routings via Istanbul work all year round: Pegasus flies from Gazipasa-Alanya (GZP) to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) and also operates Istanbul (SAW) — Shymkent; alternatively Turkish Airlines flies Gazipasa — Istanbul (IST), while Istanbul (IST) — Shymkent is operated by SCAT.

In summer, options via Astana and Almaty are added: FlyArystan operates seasonal flights from Gazipasa to both cities, and Air Astana, FlyArystan and SCAT fly onwards to Shymkent. Frequencies change with the season and fares are dynamic, so check current dates and prices in the Freedom Travel search.

How much does a flight from Alanya to Shymkent cost

The price depends on the departure date, the mix of airlines, the season, the length of the layover and how early you book — tickets are usually more expensive in high season. The exact amount for your dates is shown by the Freedom Travel search: the price includes all fees and payment is made online by bank card.

Which airlines fly the Alanya — Shymkent route

• Pegasus — operates one of the legs via Istanbul: it operates both Gazipasa-Alanya — Istanbul (SAW) and Istanbul (SAW) — Shymkent
• Turkish Airlines — flights on the Gazipasa-Alanya — Istanbul (IST) leg
• SCAT — flights on Istanbul (IST) — Shymkent, as well as Astana — Shymkent and Almaty — Shymkent
• FlyArystan — seasonal flights from Gazipasa to Astana and Almaty, plus Astana — Shymkent and Almaty — Shymkent
• Air Astana — flights on the Astana — Shymkent and Almaty — Shymkent legs

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How to get from Alanya to Shymkent: your flight options

There is no direct flight from Gazipasa-Alanya airport to Shymkent — the trip consists of at least two flights.

The most reliable option is a connection in Istanbul: via Sabiha Gokcen both legs are flown by Pegasus, while via Istanbul (IST) you can combine Turkish Airlines and SCAT. In the summer months FlyArystan operates seasonal flights from Gazipasa to Astana and Almaty with an onward connection to Shymkent. One more way is to travel overland to Antalya airport (AYT), from where FlyArystan and Pegasus fly to Shymkent.

A connection in Istanbul usually gives the shortest total travel time, the seasonal Kazakh routings can be cheaper, and the Antalya option suits travellers who do not mind a ground transfer. Compare the offers by final price and arrival time, and check in advance whether a transit visa is required in the country of your stopover.

Find return flights from Shymkent to Alanya

Shymkent airport

Flights are handled by Shymkent International Airport (CIT), about 10 km from the city centre. Buses and taxis run into town.

What to see in Shymkent

Shymkent is one of the largest cities in Kazakhstan and an important centre of the south of the country, where ancient history meets modern development.

• Dendropark — a large park with a collection of plants
• Ken Baba ethnic park — a park with elements of traditional Kazakh culture
• Ordabasy Square — the central square of the city
• Central Park — a popular place to relax
• Regional Museum of History and Local Lore — exhibits on the archaeology, history and ethnography of the region
• Citadel of ancient Shymkent — the remains of an ancient settlement in the historic part of the city

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