Air tickets Frankfurt — Shymkent

Planning a trip from Frankfurt to Shymkent? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find suitable options, compare them by price and travel time, complete the booking and pay for your tickets online by card.

This page brings together the key details of the route: the distance and approximate travel time, connecting options and airlines, what shapes the price of the ticket, plus the arrival airport and what to see in the city.

General information about flights between Frankfurt and Shymkent

The straight-line distance between the two cities is about 4,630 km. There is no non-stop service on this route, so the journey takes from about 11 hours with one connection, most often in Almaty or Astana. Time difference: Shymkent is 3 hours ahead of Frankfurt in summer and 4 hours ahead in winter. Many foreign nationals may enter Kazakhstan without a visa; the rules depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. The route is popular with business travellers, people visiting relatives and tourists heading for southern Kazakhstan.

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Frankfurt — Shymkent flight schedule

There are no direct flights between Frankfurt and Shymkent: the trip is flown with a connection, usually in Almaty or Astana. The first leg from Frankfurt to the Kazakh hub takes around 6 hours, and the domestic leg that follows about 1.5 hours.

The set of connections and the convenience of the timings change by day of the week and season, and fares are dynamic, so it is easiest to check the actual options for your date in the Freedom Travel search.

How much does a flight from Frankfurt to Shymkent cost

The price depends on the departure date, the airline and fare you choose, the season and how far in advance you book. We do not publish fixed prices: the final amount including all fees is shown in the Freedom Travel search, and you can pay online by card.

Which airlines fly the Frankfurt — Shymkent route

• Lufthansa — the Frankfurt — Almaty or Frankfurt — Astana leg
• Air Astana — connecting flights (via Almaty or Astana)
• FlyArystan — the leg from Almaty or Astana to Shymkent
• SCAT — the leg from Almaty or Astana to Shymkent

The line-up of carriers and connections changes, and some itineraries combine flights of different airlines. See the full up-to-date list in the Freedom Travel search for your chosen dates.

How to get from Frankfurt to Shymkent: travel options

There is no non-stop Frankfurt — Shymkent flight in the timetable, so the whole air journey involves at least one connection.

The most convenient connections are via Almaty and Astana: Lufthansa and Air Astana fly to these cities from Frankfurt, and the onward domestic legs to Shymkent are operated by Air Astana, FlyArystan and SCAT.

Routing via Astana is usually shorter in distance, while Almaty more often offers conveniently timed connections, so compare total journey time and layover length. If your connection is in a third country, check in advance whether you need a transit visa.

Find return flights from Shymkent to Frankfurt

Shymkent airport

Flights are handled by Shymkent International Airport (CIT), located 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 a major 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 History and Local Lore — exhibits on the archaeology, history and ethnography of the region
• Citadel of ancient Shymkent — remains of an ancient settlement in the historic part of the city

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