Air tickets Dubai — Shymkent

Need tickets from Dubai to Shymkent? On the Freedom Travel website and mobile app you can find a suitable flight, compare options by price and travel time, book your seat and pay for the ticket online with a bank card.

This page brings together the key information about the route: distance and flight time, schedule and frequency, the airlines that operate between the two cities, price guidance, plus details about the arrival airport and what to see in Shymkent.

General information about flights between Dubai and Shymkent

The distance between Dubai and Shymkent is about 2300 km. A nonstop flight takes around 3 hours 30 minutes. The time difference is 1 hour: Shymkent (UTC+5) is ahead of Dubai (UTC+4). Many foreign nationals may enter Kazakhstan visa-free; the conditions depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. The route is popular with business travellers, entrepreneurs and people visiting relatives in southern Kazakhstan.

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Dubai — Shymkent flight schedule

Nonstop flights operate between Dubai and Shymkent with a travel time of about 3 hours 30 minutes. Departures run several times a week, mostly at night, arriving in Shymkent in the morning.

Frequency varies by season and day of the week, so it is easiest to check the current schedule for your date in the Freedom Travel search. Fares are dynamic and change constantly.

How much does a flight from Dubai to Shymkent cost

The price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, the fare type and how far in advance you book. We do not publish fixed prices: to see the current fare for your dates, enter the cities and dates in the Freedom Travel search. The final amount includes all fees and can be paid online by bank card.

Which airlines fly the Dubai — Shymkent route

• flydubai - nonstop flights
• Air Astana - connecting flights (via Almaty)

The list of carriers may change with the season, so check all available options for your chosen date in the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Dubai to Shymkent: travel options

The fastest option is a nonstop flight: it takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and requires no change of aircraft.

If there is no nonstop service on a convenient date, a connecting itinerary works well, usually via Almaty, where you change to a domestic flight to Shymkent.

A nonstop flight wins on time, while a connecting one gives you more dates to choose from. If you connect outside Kazakhstan, check in advance whether you need a transit visa.

Find return flights from Shymkent to Dubai

Shymkent airport

Flights arrive at Shymkent International Airport (CIT). It lies 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 a key 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 ethno park — a park featuring 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 quarter

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