Air tickets Madrid — Shymkent

Need tickets from Madrid to Shymkent? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find the available itineraries, compare them by price, travel time and number of stops, book and pay online.

Below you will find the essentials of the route: the distance, the approximate travel time, the connection patterns, the airlines, the arrival airport and useful tips for a trip to Shymkent.

General information about flights between Madrid and Shymkent

The direct-line distance between Madrid and Shymkent is about 5,900 km. There is no non-stop service, so a one-stop itinerary takes from about 12 hours. The time difference is 3 hours in summer and 4 hours in winter, with Shymkent ahead of Madrid. Many foreign nationals can enter Kazakhstan without a visa; the rules depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. The route is popular with travellers exploring the Silk Road cities as well as with business and family trips.

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Madrid — Shymkent flight schedule

There is no non-stop Madrid — Shymkent service. Most passengers travel via Istanbul: Pegasus links Madrid with Sabiha Gokcen and flies to Shymkent year-round, while SCAT serves Shymkent from the main Istanbul airport (IST). Total travel time starts at about 12 hours.

Flight frequency and the quality of connections depend on the day of the week and the season, and fares are dynamic. The Freedom Travel search shows the exact schedule for your dates.

How much does a flight from Madrid to Shymkent cost

The final price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, the number of stops and how early you book. We do not publish fixed prices: you will see the amount including all fees in the Freedom Travel search and can pay by card online.

Which airlines fly the Madrid — Shymkent route

• Pegasus — operates both legs: Madrid — Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen — Shymkent
• SCAT — Istanbul (IST) — Shymkent flights, connecting with a Madrid — Istanbul service on Turkish Airlines
• flydubai — Dubai — Shymkent flights (seasonal programme from September) connecting with a Madrid — Dubai service

The full list of airlines and connection options for a specific date is available in the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Madrid to Shymkent: your flight options

There are no non-stop flights: Shymkent airport handles international services from Istanbul, Dubai, the Gulf, China, the Caucasus and South-East Asia, but none from Spain.

The main option is a single connection in Istanbul. A second route runs via Dubai, where Shymkent flights operate on a seasonal programme. You can also fly via Almaty or Astana and take a domestic flight on the second leg.

Compare the options by total duration, layover time and transfer airport: Istanbul has two airports, IST and Sabiha Gokcen, and moving between them takes time. On separate tickets you will need to collect and re-check your bags. Also check whether a transit visa is required in the connecting country.

Find return flights from Shymkent to Madrid

Shymkent airport

Flights arrive at Shymkent International Airport (CIT), about 10 km from the city centre; buses and taxis run to the centre.

What to see in Shymkent

Shymkent is one of the largest cities in Kazakhstan and an important centre of the south of the country, combining 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 central square of the city.
• Central Park — a popular place to relax.
• Regional Museum of History and Local Lore — exhibitions 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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