Air tickets Male — Shymkent

Planning a trip from Male to Shymkent? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can pick a convenient itinerary, compare flights by price and travel time, book your ticket and pay online.

Below are the essentials of the route: the distance, the approximate travel time, the connection options, the airlines, the arrival airport and tips for a trip to Shymkent.

General information about flights between Male and Shymkent

The direct-line distance between Male and Shymkent is about 4,300 km. There is no non-stop service, so a one-stop journey takes from about 11 hours. There is no time difference — both the Maldives and Kazakhstan are on UTC+5. The route is popular with passengers returning to southern Kazakhstan after a Maldives holiday, as well as with travellers heading the other way.

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Male — Shymkent flight schedule

There are no non-stop Male — Shymkent flights. The most logical option is a connection in Dubai: Emirates and flydubai fly Male — Dubai, and flydubai also serves Dubai — Shymkent on a seasonal programme from September. Total travel time starts at about 11 hours and depends on the layover.

Frequency and connections change by day of the week and by season, and fares are dynamic. The Freedom Travel search shows the current options for your dates.

How much does a flight from Male to Shymkent cost

The 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 We do not publish fixed prices: you will see the final amount including all fees in the Freedom Travel search and can pay by card online.

Which airlines fly the Male — Shymkent route

• flydubai — Male — Dubai flights and seasonal Dubai — Shymkent flights from September; the carrier can operate both legs
• Emirates — Male — Dubai flights on the first leg
• Turkish Airlines combined with SCAT — a routing via Istanbul: Male — Istanbul and then Istanbul (IST) — Shymkent
• Air Astana and FlyArystan — flights to Shymkent from Almaty and Astana if you build the trip through those cities

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

How to get from Male to Shymkent: your flight options

There is no non-stop flight: Shymkent airport handles international services from Istanbul, Dubai, the Gulf, China, the Caucasus and South-East Asia, but nothing from the Maldives.

The main option is one connection in Dubai. A routing via Istanbul is also possible, though it is longer because of the westward leg, as is a routing via Almaty or Astana with a domestic flight on the second leg.

Compare the options by total travel time, layover length and baggage rules: on separate tickets you will have to collect and re-check your bags, and it is better to leave a time buffer for the transfer. Also check whether you need a transit visa in the connecting country.

Find return flights from Shymkent to Male

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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