Air tickets London — Shymkent

Looking for flights from London to Shymkent? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can choose an itinerary, compare options by price and travel time, book and pay online.

Below are the essentials: distance and travel time, which connections work, which airlines fly, what the price depends on, the arrival airport and what to see in the city.

General information about flights between London and Shymkent

The distance between London and Shymkent is about 5,200 km. There is no non-stop service: the trip involves a connection and takes from 12 hours depending on the layover. The time difference is 4 hours in summer and 5 hours in winter, with Shymkent ahead of London. Many foreign nationals may enter Kazakhstan without a visa; the rules depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. The route appeals to travellers heading for southern Kazakhstan and the region's historic cities, as well as to Kazakhstanis living in the UK.

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London — Shymkent flight schedule

There are no non-stop London — Shymkent flights. There are two main connections. Via Almaty: Air Astana flies non-stop from London Heathrow to Almaty (about 18 departures a month), and the Almaty — Shymkent leg is very frequent, around 233 flights a month. Via Istanbul: several airlines fly from London to Istanbul, and onward to Shymkent the route is served by SCAT from Istanbul (IST), about 26 departures a month, and by Pegasus from Sabiha Gokcen, about 13 departures a month.

Departure days and layover times vary, and the fare depends on the date and demand — see current options in the Freedom Travel search.

How much does a flight from London to Shymkent cost

The fare depends on the departure date, the airline, the season and how far in advance you book. There is no fixed price on this route: tariffs change almost daily. The easiest way to see the current fare, including all taxes and fees, is the Freedom Travel search, where you can also pay online by bank card.

Which airlines fly the London — Shymkent route

• Air Astana — connecting flights (non-stop London — Almaty leg and then Almaty — Shymkent)
• FlyArystan and SCAT — the Almaty — Shymkent leg as part of a connecting itinerary
• SCAT — connecting flights via Istanbul (IST)
• Pegasus — connecting flights via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

The London — Istanbul leg is operated by several airlines; the full list of carriers for your dates is shown by the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from London to Shymkent: travel options

There are no non-stop flights between the two cities — the itinerary always runs through a hub.

Via Almaty: the Air Astana non-stop from Heathrow, then about 1 hour 20 minutes on to Shymkent. Via Istanbul: a flight to Istanbul and then a SCAT or Pegasus service of about 5 hours. A connection through Astana can also be convenient, as several Kazakh carriers fly from there to Shymkent. If you connect in another country, check whether a transit visa is required.

An Almaty connection usually means more frequent flights on the second leg, while the Istanbul routing offers more price combinations. Compare both by total duration and cost.

Find return flights from Shymkent to London

Shymkent airport

Flights arrive at Shymkent International Airport (CIT), about 10 km from the city centre. Buses and taxis run into town.

What to see in Shymkent

Shymkent is one of Kazakhstan's largest cities and an important centre of the country's south, 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 — the remains of an ancient settlement in the historic part of the city.

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