Air tickets Antalya — Shymkent

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This page brings together the essentials of the route: distance and flight time, schedule and frequency, the airlines that serve it, price guidance, plus details about Shymkent airport and what to see in the city.

General information about flights between Antalya and Shymkent

The distance between Antalya and Shymkent is about 3,340 km. A nonstop flight takes roughly 4 hours 25 minutes. The time difference is two hours: Shymkent is two hours ahead of Antalya. Many foreign nationals can enter Kazakhstan without a visa; the rules depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. The route is especially popular in the warm season, when residents of southern Kazakhstan return from holidays on the Mediterranean.

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Antalya — Shymkent flight schedule

The route is served nonstop: Pegasus Airlines and FlyArystan fly from Antalya to Shymkent, with about four departures a week between them. The flight takes around 4 hours 25 minutes.

Frequency depends on the season: this holiday route usually has more departures in summer than in winter. The easiest way to check the schedule for your dates is Freedom Travel search, and fares here are dynamic, moving with how full a particular flight is.

How much does a flight from Antalya to Shymkent cost

The price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, the fare type and how early you book. Freedom Travel search shows the exact price for your dates, with all fees already included, and you can pay online by bank card.

Which airlines fly the Antalya — Shymkent route

• Pegasus Airlines — nonstop flights
• FlyArystan — nonstop flights

Connecting itineraries are also available, most often via Istanbul, Almaty or Astana. The full list of airlines and connections for a specific date is shown in Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Antalya to Shymkent: your options

The fastest option is the nonstop flight: it takes about 4 hours 25 minutes and gets you there without extra stops.

If the direct flight does not fit your dates, the trip can be built with one connection, for example via Istanbul, Almaty or Astana, all of which have regular services on to Shymkent.

Nonstop flights save time, while connecting options give you more flexibility with dates and often cost less. If you connect in a third country, check in advance whether you need a transit visa.

Find return flights from Shymkent to Antalya

Shymkent airport

Flights arrive at Shymkent International Airport (CIT), located about 10 km from the city centre. Buses and taxis run to the centre.

What to see in Shymkent

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

• Dendropark — a large park with a collection of plants
• Ken Baba ethno 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 Local History — 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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