Air tickets Almaty — Shymkent

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Almaty — Shymkent flight schedule

On average the route has from 40 to 48 direct flights a week.

The distance between Almaty and Shymkent is, directly, 626 km, and the flight takes on average an hour and a half on a direct flight.

Ticket pricing is dynamic, so it is cheapest to book and buy tickets 30-35 days before the specific flight you choose, on our website or in the app. This is because the cheapest tickets to Shymkent from Almaty sell out the fastest.

Tickets are more expensive on Friday evenings and at weekends (the high-demand period). The best time to buy is on weekdays, in the mornings or closer to midday.

How much does a flight from Almaty to Shymkent cost

There is no fixed price for the Almaty — Shymkent flight: it depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, whether the itinerary has connections and how far ahead you book. Current fares for your dates are in Freedom Travel search, where the total including fees is shown up front and you can pay by card online.

Which airlines operate flights on the Almaty — Shymkent route

Air Astana;

FlyArystan;

SCAT.

How to get from Almaty to Shymkent: flight options

Direct flights: Air Astana, SCAT, FlyArystan

Connecting flights: with transfers in Astana, Aktobe and Ust-Kamenogorsk

See return flights from Shymkent to Almaty

Comparing the options

The main advantage of direct flights between Almaty and Shymkent is a travel time of just 1.5 hours. Connecting flights have their pluses too: you can visit another city and see its sights and beauty while you wait for your flight.

Shymkent Airport

Shymkent has one airport (CIT) with a single passenger-and-cargo terminal. It is 12 km from the airport to the city centre. The time zone is GMT +5. Thanks to the new terminal opened in December 2024, the airport's capacity has grown more than sevenfold.

What to see in Shymkent

Shymkent is the administrative centre of southern Kazakhstan. The city is one of the three largest and most important cities in the country. It plays a key role in industry not only for Kazakhstan but also for neighbouring states.

Shymkent attracts the attention of both scholars and tourists. Thanks to its advantageous geographical location, the main tourist routes start from here.

City visitors can see historical sights, go hunting and fishing, explore the city's districts and try mountain tourism. Southern Kazakhstan is famous for its many holy places, which attract pilgrims from all over the region.