Air tickets Batumi — Shymkent

Heading back from Batumi to Shymkent, or planning your first trip there? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can choose your flights, compare them by price and travel time, reserve a seat and pay for the ticket online.

This page brings together the basics of the route: the distance and approximate travel time, the airlines and connection options, what the ticket price depends on, plus information about the arrival airport and the city's sights.

General information about flights between Batumi and Shymkent

The distance between Batumi and Shymkent is about 2,300 km. There is no non-stop service on this route, so a one-stop journey takes from eight hours, whereas a non-stop flight over that distance would take around 3 hours 20 minutes. The time difference is 1 hour — Shymkent is one hour ahead of Batumi. Many foreign nationals can enter Kazakhstan without a visa; the rules depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. The route is busiest in the summer season, when people from southern Kazakhstan return from their Black Sea holidays.

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Batumi — Shymkent flight schedule

There is no non-stop link between Batumi and Shymkent, so the schedule consists of two legs: first a flight from Batumi to Astana or Almaty, then a connecting flight to Shymkent. The Batumi — Astana leg takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and Astana — Shymkent around 2 hours 10 minutes.

Flights from Batumi to Kazakhstan are largely seasonal and operate mostly in summer, and fares change dynamically. It is therefore best to check the available dates and convenient connections in the Freedom Travel search.

How much does a flight from Batumi to Shymkent cost

The price is made up of the departure date, the airline, the season, the length of the layover and how far ahead you book. We do not publish fixed fares: the final amount including all fees is shown by the Freedom Travel search, and payment is made online by bank card.

Which airlines fly the Batumi — Shymkent route

• FlyArystan and SCAT Airlines — seasonal non-stop Batumi — Astana, then a connection in Astana
• Air Astana — flights with a connection (via Almaty or Astana)
• SCAT Airlines, Air Astana and FlyArystan — flights on the Astana — Shymkent leg
• SCAT Airlines, Air Astana and FlyArystan — flights on the Almaty — Shymkent leg

The list of carriers and flight combinations changes with the date — the Freedom Travel search builds the full set of available options.

How to get from Batumi to Shymkent: your flight options

There are no non-stop flights between Batumi and Shymkent, so the journey is made with a connection.

The most convenient option is via Astana: in summer FlyArystan and SCAT Airlines fly there from Batumi, and SCAT Airlines, Air Astana and FlyArystan continue on to Shymkent. The second option is via Almaty, served from Batumi by Air Astana. Other transit points work too: Shymkent has non-stop links with Istanbul and Tbilisi, which also allow you to build a workable itinerary.

Connecting in Astana or Almaty usually means more departures to choose from and a straightforward transfer inside Kazakhstan, while routings via Istanbul or Tbilisi can sometimes be cheaper. Compare the offers by price, waiting time and arrival hour, and check whether a transit visa is needed in the connecting country.

Find return flights from Shymkent to Batumi

Shymkent airport

Flights arrive at Shymkent International Airport, 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. It combines ancient history with 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.

Pick a suitable connection in the Freedom Travel search and book your Batumi to Shymkent ticket while the good fares last.