Air tickets Astana — Shymkent

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Astana — Shymkent flight schedule

This is one of the most in-demand domestic flights in Kazakhstan — from 70 to 100 flights are operated weekly.

The distance between Astana and Shymkent directly is 981 km, and the flight time is from 105 minutes on a direct flight.

Ticket pricing is dynamic — it is cheapest to book and buy tickets from Astana to Shymkent about 35-40 days before the specific chosen flight on our website or in the mobile app.

This is because the cheapest tickets are usually snapped up the fastest. Tickets are most expensive on Friday evening and on weekends (during periods of high demand). The best time to buy is on weekdays, in the morning or closer to noon.

How much does a flight from Astana to Shymkent cost

There is no fixed price for the Astana — 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 Astana — Shymkent route

• FlyArystan
• SCAT Airlines
• Air Astana

How to get from Astana to Shymkent: flight options

Direct flights: FlyArystan, SCAT Airlines

Connecting flights: with layovers in Aktau, Almaty, Aktobe, Atyrau, Uralsk or Ust-Kamenogorsk

View return flights from Shymkent to Astana

Comparison of options

The main advantage of direct flights is less time spent traveling.

Connecting flights also have their upsides: you can visit another city, see its beauty and explore its sights while waiting for your flight.

Shymkent Airport

Shymkent International Airport is one of the largest air harbors in the country. In 2021, more than 2.1 million passengers passed through the airport, making it the third busiest in the country. The airport is located on the western outskirts of the city.

What to see in Shymkent

Shymkent is one of the most ancient and colorful cities in Kazakhstan, where history, culture and modernity are harmoniously intertwined. Start exploring the city from its historical center, where the Old Town is located with its narrow streets, traditional houses and the atmosphere of past centuries. Be sure to visit the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi in nearby Turkestan (just 150 km from Shymkent) — it is one of the main shrines of Central Asia, included in the UNESCO World Heritage list.

In Shymkent itself, it is worth stopping by the "Ken-baba" ethnographic park, where you can learn more about the culture and traditions of the Kazakh people. For nature lovers, the Shymkent Zoo, one of the largest in the country, or the botanical garden, where you can enjoy a walk among rare plants, are perfect.

Don't miss the Central Park of Culture and Recreation — this is a popular spot for walks with fountains, rides and cozy cafés. And if you want to immerse yourself deeper in the history of the region, visit the Shymkent Regional Museum of Local History, which displays unique artifacts.