Air tickets Rome — Shymkent

Looking for tickets from Rome to Shymkent? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find the available options, compare them by price and travel time, reserve your seat and pay online by bank card.

Below you will find the essentials of the route: distance and travel time, the connection options, the airlines involved, what shapes the ticket price, the arrival airport and what to see in Shymkent.

General information about flights between Rome and Shymkent

The distance between Rome and Shymkent is about 4,630 km as the crow flies. There are no non-stop flights on this route, so the trip involves a connection and takes from around 9 hours including the layover. The time difference is 3 hours in summer and 4 hours in winter, with Shymkent ahead of Rome. Visa-free entry to Kazakhstan is available to citizens of many countries; the rules depend on your nationality, so check them before you travel. The route appeals to travellers heading for southern Kazakhstan and Turkistan, as well as to business travellers and people visiting family.

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Rome — Shymkent flight schedule

There is no non-stop service between the two cities, so the journey consists of two legs. Istanbul is the usual hub: from Fiumicino to Sabiha Gokcen and onwards to Shymkent with Pegasus, or to the main Istanbul airport, from where SCAT Airlines flies to Shymkent. Total travel time starts at roughly 9 hours and depends on the length of the layover.

Frequencies and departure times change with the season and the day of the week, so it is easiest to check the current schedule for a specific date in the Freedom Travel search, which also shows how fares move.

How much does a flight from Rome to Shymkent cost

The price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, the length of the connection and how many days ahead you book. We do not publish fixed fares because they are updated daily. You will see the final amount including all fees in the Freedom Travel search and can pay online by bank card.

Which airlines fly the Rome — Shymkent route

• Pegasus — operates both legs: Rome — Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen — Shymkent
• SCAT Airlines — the Istanbul to Shymkent leg after the flight from Rome
• Turkish Airlines — the Rome to Istanbul leg with an onward connection
• AJet — the Rome to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen leg with an onward connection

Other carrier combinations are possible too — the full list of airlines for your chosen date is shown in the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Rome to Shymkent: your options

There are no non-stop flights between Rome and Shymkent — the two cities are not linked by direct service.

The most convenient option is a single connection in Istanbul: Pegasus takes you through Sabiha Gokcen, while SCAT Airlines operates to Shymkent from the main Istanbul airport. Another workable option is a stop in Budapest, from where SCAT Airlines also flies to Shymkent. Routings via Astana or Almaty with a domestic leg to Shymkent are available as well.

A single connection usually shortens the total travel time, while two-stop itineraries can sometimes be cheaper. If your route passes through a third country, check in advance whether you need a transit visa.

Find return flights from Shymkent to Rome

Shymkent airport

Shymkent International Airport (CIT) is 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 a key 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 — 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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