Air tickets Delhi — Shymkent

If you need flights from Delhi to Shymkent, the Freedom Travel website and mobile app let you choose an itinerary, compare airline offers, reserve your seat and pay for the ticket online by bank card.

This page brings together the key information about the route: the distance between the cities, the flight time, the time difference, the entry conditions, the list of airlines, what makes up the ticket price, plus details about the arrival airport and what to see in Shymkent.

General information about flights between Delhi and Shymkent

The distance between Delhi and Shymkent is about 1,680 km. There are no non-stop flights on this route: the trip is flown with one connection and, including the layover, takes from around seven hours. The time difference is 30 minutes, with Delhi ahead of Shymkent (UTC+5:30 against UTC+5). Many foreign nationals may enter Kazakhstan visa-free; the conditions depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. The route works well for business trips, family visits and travel around southern Kazakhstan.

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Delhi — Shymkent flight schedule

There are no non-stop flights between Delhi and Shymkent, so the schedule is made up of connecting itineraries. The most common option is Delhi — Almaty (about 3 h 25 min) followed by a connecting Almaty — Shymkent flight (about 1 h 30 min). Total travel time starts at roughly seven hours.

Departure frequency and layover times vary by day of the week and by season, and fares are dynamic, so it is easier to check the current schedule for your dates in the Freedom Travel search.

How much does a flight from Delhi to Shymkent cost

The fare depends on the departure date, the airline and connection you choose, the season and how far in advance you book. The Freedom Travel search shows the exact price for your dates, with all fees included, and payment is made online by bank card.

Which airlines fly the Delhi — Shymkent route

• Air Astana — connecting flights (via Almaty)
• FlyArystan — connecting flights (the Almaty — Shymkent leg)
• SCAT — connecting flights (the Almaty — Shymkent leg)
• flydubai — connecting flights (the Dubai — Shymkent leg, from September)
• Emirates, IndiGo, Air India — the Delhi — Dubai leg when connecting in Dubai

The mix of carriers and the available connections differ from date to date, so check the full list of airlines for your chosen day in the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Delhi to Shymkent: your flight options

No non-stop flights operate between Delhi and Shymkent, so a single-leg trip is not possible on this route.

The main option is a connecting flight. Most itineraries go via Almaty: Air Astana operates the Delhi — Almaty leg, and onward to Shymkent you can fly Air Astana, FlyArystan or SCAT. From September there is an alternative via Dubai: Emirates, flydubai, IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet fly Delhi — Dubai, and flydubai operates the Dubai — Shymkent leg.

Compare the total travel time, the length of the layover and the baggage rules: the Almaty routing usually offers more departures per day, while the Dubai option can suit travellers who want a stopover in the UAE. As this is an international trip with a connection, check in advance whether you need a transit visa in the connecting country.

Find return flights from Shymkent to Delhi

Shymkent airport

Flights arrive at Shymkent International Airport (code CIT). It is about 10 km from the city centre, and 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 country's south. It combines ancient history with modern development.

• Dendropark — a large park with a collection of plants.
• Ken Baba Ethnopark — a park with elements of traditional Kazakh culture.
• Ordabasy Square — the city's central square.
• 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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